Cracked Pepper Pink Salmon (Chicken of the Sea) – Pouch Bloating (2019)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cracked Pepper Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and 0 480000 11817 7 individual pouch; UPC 1 00 48000 01179 1 - Case Chicken of the Sea International El Segundo, CA Product of Thailand.
Brand
Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
4800001179 SCB1P J5P21 4800001179 SCB1P J5T11 Expiry dates: 5/15/2021, 5/21/2021//24/2021, 5/27/2021, 5/28/2021, 6/4/2021, 6/8/2021, 6/8/2021.
Products Sold
4800001179 SCB1P J5P21 4800001179 SCB1P J5T11 Expiry dates: 5/15/2021; 5/21/2021//24/2021, 5/27/2021, 5/28/2021; 6/4/2021, 6/8/2021, 6/8/2021.
Tri-Union Frozen Products, Inc. is recalling Cracked Pepper Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch due to Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of microbial activity of non-heat resistant non-spore forming mesophilic aerobic or facultative spoilage organisms.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026