Why it was recalled
During labeling, swollen cans of tuna were found. Two UPC codes for product distributed to one customer did not show signs of swelling but was produced on the same shift as cans that did.
Product description
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-Pack film label UPC is UPC 96619-33523, can label UPC is 96619-97781
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
BEST if Used by SEP 24 2023
Where it was sold
CA,MD, NJ
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0033-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 5, 2020
- FDA report date
- Oct 28, 2020
- Quantity
- 2,415 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0033-2021, exactly as published.
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- City
- Santa Fe Springs
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 86566
- Address
- 13100 Arctic Cir
- Code information
- BEST if Used by SEP 24 2023
- Postal code
- 90670-5508
- Report date
- Oct 28, 2020
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0033-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
- Product quantity
- 2,415 cases
- Termination date
- Oct 6, 2021
- Reason for recall
- During labeling, swollen cans of tuna were found. Two UPC codes for product distributed to one customer did not show signs of swelling but was produced on the same shift as cans that did.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-Pack film label UPC is UPC 96619-33523, can label UPC is 96619-97781
- Distribution pattern
- CA,MD, NJ
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 5, 2020
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Oct 20, 2020