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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature Tuna Recalled for Swollen Cans

Agency Publication Date: October 20, 2020
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Summary

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC is recalling 2,415 cases of Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water sold under the Bumble Bee and Kirkland Signature brands. The recall was initiated after swollen cans were discovered during the labeling process, which can indicate a processing defect or contamination. The affected products were distributed to customers in California, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Risk

Swollen cans can indicate that the product was not properly processed, which may allow for the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens that can cause illness if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your tuna cans for the following identifying details: Bumble Bee 8-pack (UPC 8660023061 on film, 86600-23059 on individual labels) or Kirkland Signature 8-pack (UPC 96619-33523 on film, 96619-97781 on individual labels).
  2. Look for the 'BEST if Used by' date of SEP 24 2023 printed on the packaging.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer 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 Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water (8-7 oz. cans)by Bumble Bee
Variants: 8-Pack
UPC Codes:
8660023061
8660023059
Date Ranges: BEST if Used by SEP 24 2023

Case UPC 86600-23061

Product: Kirkland Signature Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water (8-7 oz. cans)by Kirkland Signature
Variants: 8-Pack
UPC Codes:
9661933523
9661997781
Date Ranges: BEST if Used by SEP 24 2023

Case UPC 9661933523

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86566
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Sold By: Costco; Retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,415 cases
Distributed To: California, Maryland, New Jersey

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