For Immediate Releasebr
March 17, 2016- Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a 2,745 cases (equal to 107,280 cans) of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water.
brThis recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. There have been no reported illnesses to date connected with the affected products, and Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level of safety and quality.br
brThe UPC code, Best By date and lot codes are used to determine the products involved. The UPC code (also known as the bar code) is found on the label of the product. The Best By date is printed on the bottom of the can. The product lot codes that are part of this voluntary recall can also be found on the bottom of the can.br
brThe specific products being recalled are as follows:br
brThe UPC code is 0 4800000195 5 and the Best By date is 2/10/19.
brbrLOT CODE BEST BY DATE
br6OA3Z SCEES 2/10/19
br6OAAZ SCEES 2/10/19
br6OABZ SCEEB 2/10/19
br6OACZ SCEEB 2/10/19
brbrThe UPC code is 0 4800000245 7. The Best By dates are:
brbr2/18/19
br2/22/19
br2/23/19
br2/25/19
br3/2/19
br3/3/19
brbrLOT CODE BEST BY DATE
br6OJEB SCAEB 2/18/19
br6OJCB SCAFB 2/18/19
br6ONEB SCAIB 2/22/19
br6OOFZ SCAFB 2/23/19
br6ORDB SCAFB 2/25/19
br6ORAB SCAFB 2/25/19
brbrLOT CODE BEST BY DATE
br6L2CB SCAFB 3/2/19
br6L32B SCAEB 3/3/19
br6L33B SCAEB 3/3/19
br6L35B SCAEB 3/3/19
br6L3CB SCAEB 3/3/19
brbr"The health and safety of our consumers is our number one priority. As soon as we discovered the issue, we took immediate steps to initiate this voluntary recall, alerting our retail customers that received the product and instructing them to remove it from store shelves," said Shue Wing Chan, president of Tri-Union Seafoods LLC.
brNo other codes of these products or other Chicken of the Sea products are affected by this voluntary recall.br
brConsumers may return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Anyone with questions or concerns about this recall should call the 24-hour recall information line at 1-866-600-2681
Full details here
March 17, 2016- Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a 2,745 cases (equal to 107,280 cans) of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water.
brThis recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. There have been no reported illnesses to date connected with the affected products, and Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing this voluntary recall to ensure the highest level of safety and quality.br
brThe UPC code, Best By date and lot codes are used to determine the products involved. The UPC code (also known as the bar code) is found on the label of the product. The Best By date is printed on the bottom of the can. The product lot codes that are part of this voluntary recall can also be found on the bottom of the can.br
brThe specific products being recalled are as follows:br
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil
brbrChicken of the Sea Brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil sold at retailers nationwide in single cans between Feb. 10, 2016 and March 16, 2016.brbrThe UPC code is 0 4800000195 5 and the Best By date is 2/10/19.
brbrLOT CODE BEST BY DATE
br6OA3Z SCEES 2/10/19
br6OAAZ SCEES 2/10/19
br6OABZ SCEEB 2/10/19
br6OACZ SCEEB 2/10/19
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water
brChicken of the Sea Brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water sold at retailers nationwide in single cans between Feb. 18, 2016 and March 16, 2016.brbrThe UPC code is 0 4800000245 7. The Best By dates are:
brbr2/18/19
br2/22/19
br2/23/19
br2/25/19
br3/2/19
br3/3/19
brbrLOT CODE BEST BY DATE
br6OJEB SCAEB 2/18/19
br6OJCB SCAFB 2/18/19
br6ONEB SCAIB 2/22/19
br6OOFZ SCAFB 2/23/19
br6ORDB SCAFB 2/25/19
br6ORAB SCAFB 2/25/19
brbrLOT CODE BEST BY DATE
br6L2CB SCAFB 3/2/19
br6L32B SCAEB 3/3/19
br6L33B SCAEB 3/3/19
br6L35B SCAEB 3/3/19
br6L3CB SCAEB 3/3/19
brbr"The health and safety of our consumers is our number one priority. As soon as we discovered the issue, we took immediate steps to initiate this voluntary recall, alerting our retail customers that received the product and instructing them to remove it from store shelves," said Shue Wing Chan, president of Tri-Union Seafoods LLC.
brNo other codes of these products or other Chicken of the Sea products are affected by this voluntary recall.br
brConsumers may return the product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Anyone with questions or concerns about this recall should call the 24-hour recall information line at 1-866-600-2681
Full details here
