Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported February 18, 2015
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. recalled Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 … - a moderate-severity action.
Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 … was recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. in February 18, 2015. Reason: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces fro…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1027-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces fro….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1027-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-1027-2015) was formally reported on February 18, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 9, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Diego, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2400 cans.
The documented reason for this recall is: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: GA and FL. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2400 cans
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 4800001164 0. 100 cases (24 cans/case)
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1027-2015 |
| Date reported | February 18, 2015 |
| Date initiated | January 9, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA |
| Affected scope | 2400 cans |
| Distribution | US: GA and FL |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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