Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Recall: During labeling, swollen cans of tuna were found. Two UPC codes for product distributed to one customer did not show signs of swelling but was produced on the same shift as cans that did. - F-0033-2021

United States

TerminatedClass II

Company: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Product: Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand name…
Recall date: October 5, 2020
Terminated: October 6, 2021
Source: FDA

Reason for recall

During labeling, swollen cans of tuna were found. Two UPC codes for product distributed to one customer did not show signs of swelling but was produced on the same shift as cans that did.

October 5, 2020 - Recall initiated
October 28, 2020 - Reported by source
October 6, 2021 - Recall terminated

Recalled products
Product description	UPC	Quantity	Lot / code information
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-Pack film label UPC is UPC 96619-33523, can label UPC is 96619-97781	86600-23061	2,415 cases	BEST if Used by SEP 24 2023

Distribution

Official source record

Agency: FDA
Dataset: FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number: F-0033-2021
Event ID: 86566
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class II
Company: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Product description: Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water; Sold under brand names of Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature: Bumble Bee NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5.2 oz. (144g_ total 40..8 oz (2 lb 9 oz) (1.15 kg); For Case UPC 86600-23061, the 8 Pack film UPC is 8660023061, can label UPC is 86600-23059 Kirkland Signature NET WT 8-7 oz. (198g) Total 56 oz. (3 lbs 8 oz) 1.59 kg); DR WT 8-5,4 oz (153g) Total 43.2 oz. (2.7 lbs.) (1.22 kg); For Case UPC 9661933523, the 8-Pack film label UPC is UPC 96619-33523, can label UPC is 96619-97781
Quantity: 2,415 cases
Reason: During labeling, swollen cans of tuna were found. Two UPC codes for product distributed to one customer did not show signs of swelling but was produced on the same shift as cans that did.
Recall initiation date: October 5, 2020
Report date: October 28, 2020
Classification date: Not published in this source record
Termination date: October 6, 2021
Distribution pattern: CA,MD, NJ
UPC, lot, and code information: UPC 86600-23061; BEST if Used by SEP 24 2023
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Source last updated: Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date: July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC

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State	Distributed
California	1
Maryland	1
New Jersey	1

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