Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Recall: PFAS Contamination Risk
Bumble Bee Foods recalls smoked clams due to detectable PFAS levels. Consumers should check UPC 08660:752341 for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Detectable levels of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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What happened, in plain English
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling smoked clams that may contain detectable levels of PFAS. This chemical has been linked to health concerns, though the recall does not specify immediate harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/12608-bumble-bee-smoked-clams-recall-pfas-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/12608-bumble-bee-smoked-clams-recall-pfas-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1508-2022
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“Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Recall: PFAS Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/12608-bumble-bee-smoked-clams-recall-pfas-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1508-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1508-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
PFAS are chemicals used in food packaging and processing that have been linked to health issues. Detectable levels in this product could pose long-term health risks, but the recall does not indicate immediate harm.
Who’s affected
All consumers who purchased Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Shucked Easy Open (3.75 oz) with UPC 086600752341 from China. Those with health conditions sensitive to PFAS may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC label 086600752341 on the product packaging. The product was distributed by Bumble Bee Seafoods in San Diego, CA, and made in China.
- Brand
Bumble Bee- Product
Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Shucked Easy Open NET WT. 3.75 oz. (106 g) Distributed By: Bumble Bee Seafoods San Diego, CA- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC code 086600752341 on the packaging to identify affected items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 13 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S. distribution to the following: AZ, CA, DE, FL, IL, IN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA No foreign distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1508-2022 (July 6, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1508-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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