Chicken of the Sea Sardines Recalled for Labeling Error

Agency Publication Date: December 30, 2019

Summary

Chicken of the Sea is recalling approximately 51,516 cans (2,862 cases) of Sardines in Water because some cans may actually contain Sardines in Tomato Sauce. The product was incorrectly labeled, which means the contents do not match the packaging description. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it.

Risk

The product is mislabeled, which can lead consumers to unknowingly consume ingredients (tomato sauce) not listed on the exterior packaging. This recall is classified as low risk.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for 3.75 oz. (106g) cans of Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water with UPC 0 48000 00707 0.
Look for batch number 0001373785-12 and can marking 9009XL000 with a 'Best If Used by' date of Jan-09-22.
Check for additional identifier PL 22151118 WE printed on the can.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water (3.75 oz.)by Chicken of the Sea

UPC Codes:

048000007070

Lot Numbers:

0001373785-12

9009XL000 (Best If Used by: Jan-09-22)

PL 22151118 WE

18 individual items per case. Mislabeled product contains Sardines in Tomato sauce instead of Water.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 84444

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: CHICKEN OF THE SEA

Manufactured In: Poland, United States

Units Affected: 2,862 cases (51,516 cans) received - believed that mislabeled amount is 125 cases (2260 cans) of incorrectly labeled product.

Distributed To: Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Tennessee

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for 3.75 oz. (106g) cans of Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water with UPC 0 48000 00707 0.

Look for batch number 0001373785-12 and can marking 9009XL000 with a 'Best If Used by' date of Jan-09-22.

Check for additional identifier PL 22151118 WE printed on the can.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.