Bumble Bee Foods recalls specific 2.5oz and 5oz tuna pouches with defective seals that may allow spoilage organisms to contaminate the product, posing illness risk if consumed. Recalled UPCs and best by dates listed.
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall on specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna due to defects in the pouch seals which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and could lead to illness if consumed.
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling certain pouches of premium albacore tuna in water due to potential seal defects that could let harmful bacteria grow inside. If eaten, this could cause food poisoning. Consumers should check the UPC codes and best by dates listed in the recall notice.
The pouch seals on these tuna products may not close properly, allowing bacteria and other harmful organisms to grow inside the pouch. If the product is consumed after this contamination occurs, it could lead to foodborne illness.
Anyone who purchased Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna in Water with the specific UPC codes or best by dates mentioned in the recall notice. The risk is higher for people who eat the product without checking the seal.
Check the UPC codes: 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424 for 2.5oz pouches with best by dates from March 2017 to September 2017, and UPCs 8660024016, 8660024051, 5763800425 for 5oz pouches with all best by dates listed.
Look for the specific UPC codes listed in the recall notice: 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424 for 2.5oz pouches with best by dates from March 2017 to September 2017, and 8660024016, 8660024051, 5763800425 for 5oz pouches.
If the product has the recalled UPC codes and best by dates, discard it immediately to avoid potential food poisoning.
The pouch seals on these specific tuna products may not close properly, allowing bacteria and harmful organisms to grow inside the pouch. If consumed, this could lead to foodborne illness.
Check the UPC codes: 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424 for 2.5oz pouches with best by dates from March 2017 to September 2017, and UPCs 8660024016, 8660024051, 5763800425 for 5oz pouches.
Discard the product immediately if it has the recalled UPC codes and best by dates listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bumble Bee to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0031-2015 — Bumble Bee Bumble Bee Hello, I own a Bumble Bee that is covered by recall F-0031-2015 from Bumble Bee. 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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