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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Recalled for PFAS Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 26, 2022
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Summary

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling 9,756 cases of Bumble Bee Smoked Clams in 3.75 oz cans because testing found detectable levels of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." These shucked, easy-open cans were distributed to retailers in 13 states, including California, New York, and Texas. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Risk

PFAS are man-made chemicals that do not break down easily and can accumulate in the body over time. Long-term exposure to high levels of PFAS is associated with health risks such as developmental delays in children, hormonal interference, and increased risk of certain types of cancer.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Bumble Bee Smoked Clams sold in 3.75 oz (106 g) easy-open cans with UPC 0 86600 75234 1. The product is labeled as a "Product of China."
  2. Check your pantry for cans with UPC code 0 86600 75234 1. All lot codes associated with this UPC are included in the recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Bumble Bee Foods, LLC directly for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Bumble Bee Smoked Clams (3.75 oz)
Variants: Shucked, Easy Open
UPC Codes:
086600752341
Lot Numbers:
All lots associated with UPC Label 8660075234
GTIN:
00086600752341

Product of China. Distributed by Bumble Bee Seafoods, San Diego, CA.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90571
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Sold By: Retailers in AZ; Retailers in CA; Retailers in DE; Retailers in FL; Retailers in IL; Retailers in IN; Retailers in NJ; Retailers in NV; Retailers in NY; Retailers in OH; Retailers in PA; Retailers in TX; Retailers in VA
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: 9,756 cases
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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