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FDA Food recall · Reported September 18, 2019

Lemon Chive Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and 0 480000 11817 7 individual pouch; UPC 1 00 48000 01179 1 - Case Chicken of the Sea International El Segundo, CA Product of Thailand.

Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of microbial activity of non-he…

Recall #
F-2148-2019
Affected scope
576 cases - both flavors
Initiated
August 9, 2019
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Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. recalled Lemon Chive Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 … - a moderate-severity action.

Lemon Chive Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 … was recalled by Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. in September 18, 2019. Reason: Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating wa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2148-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating wa….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 18, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2148-2019 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Lemon Chive Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and 0 480000 11817 7 individual pouch; UPC 1 00 48000 01179 1 - Case Chicken of the Sea International El Segundo, CA Product of Thailand.

Reason for recall

Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of microbial activity of non-heat resistant non-spore forming mesophilic aerobic or facultative spoilage organisms.

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-2148-2019
Date reported September 18, 2019
Date initiated August 9, 2019
Recalling firm Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.
Firm location El Segundo, CA
Affected scope 576 cases - both flavors
Distribution West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Lemon Chive Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and 0 480000 11817 7 individual pouch; UPC 1 00 48000 01179 1 - Case Chicken of the Sea International El Segundo, CA Product of Thailand.. Recalled by Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.. Units affected: 576 cases - both flavors.
Why was this product recalled?
Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of microbial activity of non-heat resistant non-spore forming mesophilic aerobic or facultative spoilage organisms.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 18, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2148-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland..
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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