Recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination in 8oz metal cans sold from September 2015. No UPC codes; look for OC prefix on labels.
The canned garlic Albacore tuna product is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
The Garibaldi Cannery is recalling garlic albacore tuna in 8-ounce metal cans that may contain botulism-causing bacteria. This poses a serious health risk if consumed, as botulism can cause paralysis and death.
Clostridium botulinum bacteria can produce a toxin that causes botulism, a rare but life-threatening illness. The contamination likely occurred during the canning process, and the product may be unsafe for consumption.
Anyone who purchased the garlic albacore tuna in 8-ounce metal cans with no UPC code, sold from September 2015. Those who have consumed the product are at highest risk.
Check for 8-ounce metal cans labeled 'Garlic Albacore Tuna' from The Garibaldi Cannery. Products sold without a UPC code and with codes starting with 'OC' were distributed until September 2015.
Discard any garlic albacore tuna in 8-ounce metal cans with no UPC code that was sold from September 2015.
No, the product may contain Clostridium botulinum, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume.
Look for 8-ounce metal cans labeled 'Garlic Albacore Tuna' from The Garibaldi Cannery with no UPC code and codes starting with 'OC' that were sold until September 2015.
Discard the product immediately. Do not eat it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send The Garib: The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0164-2016 — The Garib: The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC The Garib: The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC Hello, I own a The Garib: The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC that is covered by recall F-0164-2016 from The Garib: The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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