Class IITerminated in FDA datasetMar 1, 2013

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil

Recalling firm: Bumble Bee International

Why it was recalled

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

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FDA code information

Lot Code & Best By Date 3016SA1CLH 1/16/2018 3016SA5CLH 1/16/2018 3016SAACLH 1/16/2018 3016SABCLH 1/16/2018 3016SACCLH 1/16/2018 3016SADCLH 1/16/2018 3016SAECLH 1/16/2018 3016SAFCLH 1/16/2018 3016SAFCLH 1/18/2018

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil

Recall details

Recall number
F-1289-2013
Event ID
64536
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Mar 1, 2013
Reported
Apr 10, 2013
Classified
Apr 3, 2013
Terminated
Oct 22, 2013
Quantity
9940 cases
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

US states nationwide.

FDA source record · F-1289-2013

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