Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 9, 2015

Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case

Recalling firm: Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.

Why it was recalled

Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jun 30, 2015.

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ProductChicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 4800001164 0. 100 cases (24 cans/case)

FDA code information

Lot Code: 9R5BE SCAFB, Best By Date: 11/5/17

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 4800001164 0. 100 cases (24 cans/case)

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
lot9R5BELot Code: 9R5BE SCAFB, Best By Date: 11/5/17

Original FDA recall reason

Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1027-2015
Event ID
70268
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 9, 2015
Reported
Feb 18, 2015
Classified
Feb 6, 2015
Terminated
Jun 30, 2015
Quantity
2400 cans
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

US: GA and FL

FDA source record · F-1027-2015

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