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Update: Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea Canned Tuna Recalled

The company reports a problem in the canning process. Check these codes and 'best by' dates. No illnesses have been reported.

Update:

Chicken of the Sea is also being recalled. Here are the codes.

Earlier:

Bumble Bee Foods has announced a voluntary recall of Chunk Light tuna because a problem in the canning process leaves the product prone to contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.

The canned tuna was not properly sterilized.

There have been no illnesses reported as a result of the problem.

CODES

The 31,579 cases included in the recall were all produced in February 2016 and distributed nationally.

The products are marked with a can code that starts with a "T" (example: TOA2BSCAFB).

UPC Product "Best By" Dates:

  • 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water: Best By-02/10/2019, 02/16/2019, 02/17/2019, 02/18/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/23/2019, 02/25/2019
  • 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil: Best By-02/23/2019
  • 4 Pack of 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water: Best By-02/9/2019, 02/10/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/29/2019

If you have the recalled tuna, throw it away or return to the store for a refund.

Bumble Bee has set up a toll free line to answer questions (888) 820-1947.

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