Chicken of the Sea recalls Van Camp's Solid Light Yellowfin in Vegetable oil (5oz) due to potential botulism contamination from improper lid sealing. Consumers should check UPC codes and best by dates for affected lots.
Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Van Camp's Solid Light Yellowfin in Vegetable oil because the product's easy-pull lid may not seal properly, risking botulism contamination. This is a serious food safety hazard that could cause illness if the product is consumed.
The product's easy-pull lid does not seal properly, which can allow clostridium botulinum bacteria to contaminate the food. Botulism is a serious illness that can cause paralysis and even death if not treated promptly.
Owners of Van Camp's Solid Light Yellowfin in Vegetable oil (5oz) with UPC codes 4800025015 or 4800075015, best by 12/02/2027, and lots S83N 45K are affected. Anyone who has consumed the product or plans to use it is at risk.
Check for UPC codes 4800025015 or 4800075015 on the product label. The product has a net weight of 5 oz (142g) and drained weight of 4 oz (113g). Best by dates are 12/02/2027 for affected lots.
Immediately discard the product if it has the UPC codes 4800025015 or 4800075015, best by 12/02/2027, and lot number S83N 45K.
No, the product may contain botulism-causing bacteria due to improper lid sealing. Do not consume.
Check for UPC codes 4800025015 or 4800075015 on the label, and ensure it has a best by date of 12/02/2027 and lot number S83N 45K.
Discard the product immediately as it poses a botulism risk.
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Subject: Recall F-0619-2025 — Chicken of the Sea Chicken of the Sea Hello, I own a Chicken of the Sea that is covered by recall F-0619-2025 from Chicken of the Sea. 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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