There have been two recalls on canned tuna fish this week to bring to your attention. Please check your pantry shelves to look out for the affected tuna. Details about the recall are below, and pictures of the product are attached. Recalled Tuna Images
RECALL: Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna
A nationwide voluntary recall has been issued for Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna with the following UPC codes/”Best By” Dates. No illnesses have currently been reported. The specific product may have been under processed, which could cause the cans not to be sterilized. This increases the likelihood if food is contaminated by spoilage organisms or pathogens, and that the tuna could cause illness if consumed.
For more information on the recall please visit: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm491107.htm
Label UPC Product “Best By” Dates”
8660000020 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water 02/10/2019, 02/16/2019, 02/17/2019, 02/18/2019,02/22/2019, 02/23/2019, 02/25/2019
8660000021 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil 02/23/2019
8660000736 4 Pack of 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water 02/9/2019, 02/10/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/29/2019
RECALL: Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna
A nationwide voluntary recall has been issued for Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna with the following UPC codes/”Best By” Dates. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens that could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed. There have been no reported illnesses to date connected with the affected products.
For more information on the recall please visit:http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm491206.htm
Label UPC Product “Best By” Dates”
0 4800000198 5 5oz Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil 2/10/2019
0 4800000245 7 5oz Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water 2/1882019, 2/22/2019, 2/23/2019, 2/25/2019, 3/2/2019, 3/3/2019
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Thank you,
Annette Johansen, M.Ed., BSN, RN, NCSN
Steller Secondary School Nurse