Bumble Bee Foods recalls specific lightmeat tuna pouches due to seal defects that could allow spoilage organisms to enter, risking illness if consumed. Check UPCs and best-by dates for affected products.
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 lightmeat tuna pouches because the seals might break, letting harmful bacteria or spoilage organisms get inside. This could make people sick if they eat the tuna.
The pouch seals in these tuna products may not close properly, allowing spoilage organisms or pathogens to enter the product. If the product is consumed, it could lead to illness due to contamination.
People who bought Bumble Bee Premium Lightmeat Tuna in Water pouches with the specific UPCs and best-by dates listed. Those with the affected products are most at risk.
Check for the UPC codes 5763800426 (2.5oz) or 5763800427 (5oz) on the pouch. The products have a specific 'Best By' date listed on the packaging.
Look for the UPC codes 5763800426 (2.5oz) or 5763800427 (5oz) on the pouch.
If you cannot confirm the UPC or best-by date, discard the product to avoid potential contamination.
The pouch seals may not close properly, allowing spoilage organisms or pathogens to enter the product, which could cause illness if consumed.
Check the UPC code on the pouch. If it matches 5763800426 or 5763800427, and the product has a specific 'Best By' date, discard it to avoid potential contamination.
The recall does not provide a fix; affected products should be discarded to prevent potential illness.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bumble Bee to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0036-2015 — Bumble Bee Bumble Bee Hello, I own a Bumble Bee that is covered by recall F-0036-2015 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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