The products could be contaminated by spoilage organisms or pathogens
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of ConsumerAffairsBumble Bee Foods is recalling three specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna.
Process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.
There have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date.
A total of 31,579 cases, produced in February 2016, and distributed nationally, are included in the recall.
The following products, marked with a can code that starts with a "T" (example: TOA2BSCAFB) and the following "best by" dates, are being recalled:
| Label UPC | Product | "Best By" Dates" |
|---|---|---|
| 8660000020 | 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water | 02/10/2019, 02/16/2019, 02/17/2019, 02/18/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/23/2019, 02/25/2019 |
| 8660000021 | 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil | 02/23/2019 |
| 8660000736 | 4 Pack of 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water | 02/9/2019, 02/10/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/29/2019 |
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled product should throw it away.
Consumers may contact Bumble Bee at (888) 820-1947 between 9am and 6pm (EST) seven days a week or online at www.bumblebee.com/recall-march-2016.
