Brunswick and Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water.

FDA Recall #F-1288-2013 — Class II — March 1, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-1288-2013
Date InitiatedMarch 1, 2013
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmBumble Bee International
LocationSan Diego, CA

Product Description

Brunswick and Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water.

Reason for Recall

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

Classification

Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution Pattern

US states nationwide.

Product Quantity

37,482 cases

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

Lot Code & Best By Date 3014SAECLP 1/14/2016 3015SA1CLP 1/15/2016 3015SA2CLP 1/15/2016 3015SA3CLP 1/15/2016 3015SA4CLP 1/15/2016 3015SA5CLP 1/15/2016 3015SAACLP 1/15/2016 3015SABCLP 1/15/2016 3015SACCLP 1/15/2016 3015SADCLP 1/15/2016 3015SAECLP 1/15/2016 3016SB1CLP 1/16/2016 3016SB2CLP 1/16/2016 3016SB3CLP 1/16/2016 3016SB4CLP 1/16/2016 3016SBACLP 1/16/2016 3016SBBCLP 1/16/2016 3016SBCCLP 1/16/2016 3016SBDCLP 1/16/2016 3016SBECLP 1/16/2016 3017SB1CLP 1/17/2016 3017SB3CLP 1/17/2016 3017SB4CLP 1/17/2016 3017SB5CLP 1/17/2016 3017SB6CLP 1/17/2016 3017SBACLP 1/17/2016 3017SBBCLP 1/17/2016 3017SBCCLP 1/17/2016 3017SBDCLP 1/17/2016 3017SBECLP 1/17/2016 3018SB1CLP 1/18/2016 3018SB2CLP 1/18/2016 3018SB4CLP 1/18/2016 3018SB5CLP 1/18/2016 3018SBACLP 1/18/2016 3018SBBCLP 1/18/2016 3018SBCCLP 1/18/2016 3018SBDCLP 1/18/2016 3018SBECLP 1/18/2016

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.