The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that Bumble Bee Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna Products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.
Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products.
Visit http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm342592.htm for specific product codes and best buy dates.
Products subject to recall follow: - Brunswick Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water - Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water - Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil - Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water - Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water - Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water - Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water
These products were distributed for retail sale nationwide between January 17, 2013 and February 28, 2013. It is unknown at this time whether any products were distributed in Rhode Island.
Bumble Bee Foods stated that there have been no consumer reports of illnesses attributed to the recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard the product by disposing in the garbage.
For any questions concerning this voluntary recall or reimbursement, consumers can contact Bumble Bee Consumer Affairs 24 hours a day at (800) 800-8572.