Chunk Light Tuna in Oil (Chicken of the Sea) – undeclared ingredient (2013)
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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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Chicken of the Sea 5-Ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Oil. Sold in single cans. 24 cans per case. UPC 48000 00195 Product labeling reads in part:"***Chicken of the Sea CHUNK LIGHT TUNA IN OIL***NET WT. 5 OZ (142g)***Send product comments to***Chicken of the Sea Intl.,***P.O. Box 85568, San Diego, CA 92186-5568***".
Brand
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
3015CB1CLH 3015CB2CLH 3015CB3CLH 3015CB4CLH 3015CBACLH 3015CBBCLH 3015CBCCLH 3015CBDCLH 3015CBECLH BEST BY DATE 01/15/17 and 01/18/17
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. is recalling Chicken of the Sea 5-Ounce Chunk Light Tuna in Oil. Sold in single cans. 24 cans per case. UPC 4800 due to Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water and C. 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
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water and Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna in oil, because the seams on the lids of the cans do not meet the standard for seam quality.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026