Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000245 7

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This…

Recall #: F-1065-2016
Affected scope: 1501 cases
Initiated: March 17, 2016

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Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. recalled Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48 cans per case, UPC code is … - a moderate-severity action.

Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48 cans per case, UPC code is … was recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. in April 20, 2016. Reason: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1065-2016 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-Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chu….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: April 20, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1065-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000245 7

Reason for recall

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1065-2016
Date reported	April 20, 2016
Date initiated	March 17, 2016
Recalling firm	Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Firm location	San Diego, CA
Affected scope	1501 cases
Distribution	Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000245 7. Recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.. Units affected: 1501 cases.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1065-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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