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Class II, May Cause HarmF-1072-2016

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48cans/case, 5oz., UPC 8660000021

Recalled by Bumble Bee Foods LLC on Mar 16, 2016

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Bumble Bee Foods LLC recalled Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48cans/case, 5oz., UPC 8660000021 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 16, 2016.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Bumble Bee Foods is recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee."

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide in US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in San Diego, CA. The recall covers 410 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 20, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Bumble Bee Foods is recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee.

Product Description

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48cans/case, 5oz., UPC 8660000021

Distribution

Nationwide in US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.