Bumble Bee Tuna Recalled Over Faulty Packaging

WASHINGTONBumble Bee Foods LLC is recalling specific codes of its 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products because loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced March 6.

The recall involves Brunswick Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water, (48 count case); Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water (48 count case); Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil (48 count case); Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water( 24 count case); Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Water (6 count case of 4-pack cluster); Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water (6 count case of 8-pack cluster); and Bumble Bee Brand 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water (6 count case of 8-pack cluster).

The recalled products have "best used by dates" of Jan. 16, 2016, to Jan. 18, 2016, and were distributed for retail sale nationwide between Jan. 17, 2013, and Feb. 28, 2013.

Due to can integrity concerns, our top priority at this time is to remove these recalled products from distribution as soon as possible. We are working closely with our sales team and with retailers to help expedite the recall. We must assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we very much appreciate everyones part in disposing of the products with the specific codes indicated," said Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity. There have been no consumer reports of illnesses attributed to these products, but because weve identified an issue with seal tightness, were voluntarily recalling products to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality."

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