Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0444-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | CHICKEN OF THE SEA |
| Report date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Quantity | 2,862 cases (51,516 cans) received - believed that mislabeled amount is 125 cases (2260 cans) of incorrectly labeled product. |
| Location | El Segundo, CA, United States |
Official product description
Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water; Net Wt. 3.75 oz. (106g) UPC 0 48000 00707 0 18 Individual items per case Ingredient: Sardines, water, salt. Distributed by Chicken of the Sea International, San Diego, CA Product of Poland.
Why the product was recalled
It was discovered that one batch of sardines were incorrectly labeled - Sardines in Water instead of Sardines in Tomato sauce.
Distribution information
OR, CA, WA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, ID, TN.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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