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Bumble Bee Foods Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water recall — FDA F-0033-2021

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…

Class IIclassification
F-0033-2021official record ID
Oct 28, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0033-2021
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBumble Bee Foods, LLC
Report dateOct 28, 2020
Recall initiation dateOct 5, 2020
Quantity2,415 cases
LocationSanta Fe Springs, CA, United States

Official 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

Why the product 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.

Distribution information

CA,MD, NJ

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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