The recall of certain types of Bumble Bee and Brunswick canned tuna has been expanded. The recall was issued because the seal on the cans is not tight enough. Bacteria could enter the can and grow on the product. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products.
You can see the long list of Bumble Bee and Brunswick products, including brand, type, UPC number, can lot code, and best buy codes at the FDA web site. The products recalled are Brunswick brand 5 ounce chunk light tuna in water sold in different sized cases, Bumble Bee 5 ounce chunk light tuna in water in different sized cases, Bumble Bee 5 ounce chunk light tuna in vegetable oil sold in different sized cases, and Bumble Bee 5 ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water in different sized cases. The products were distributed nationwide for sale between january 17, 2013 and March 6, 2013. You can also see the product labels at the FDA site. For questions and more information, including reimbursement information, call the 24 hour dedicated recall line at 888-820-1947.
Chicken of the Sea is expanding its recall to include Chicken of the Sea 5 ounce chunk light tuna in oil. The previous recall was just for chunk white tuna in water. It was sold nationwide in single cans between January 23, 2013 and March 6, 2013. The UPC number is 0 48000 00195 5 and the best by date is 01/15/17. You can see the product lot codes and best by dates of the recalled products at the FDA web site. For questions and more information, call the 24 hour recall information line at 1-800-597-5898.
