More than 31,500 cases of Bumble Bee canned Chunk Light tuna are being recalled due to underprocessing that poses a risk of spoilage that could cause life-threatening illness.
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The FDA says it is important to note no illnesses associated with these products have been reported at this time.
The products were produced in February 2016 and distributed across the country, according to the statement.
The company cited sterilization “process deviations” at a third-party food packaging plant that could allow the product to spoil or be contaminated by pathogens.
It said three specific kinds of canned Chunk Light Tuna were involved. “No other production codes or products are affected by this recall”. Can codes on the product begin with the letter “T”.
A complete list can also be found on Bumble Bee’s website.
Consumers who have purchased these items are urged to throw them away and contact Bumble Bee Foods for information on reimbursement (with proof of purchase). You can check to see if you’ve purchased one of these recalled cases of tuna simply by looking at the can code on the top.
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The recall was initiated under an abundance of caution, and no illnesses have been linked to the tuna so far, according to the company.
