CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, Dungeness Seaworks recalled

Dungeness Seaworks is recalling Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, Dungeness Seaworks, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 27 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProduction codes starting with OC. The last date of distribution of recalled products is September 2015.

Quantity recalledthe firm did not provide

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0171-2016
FDA event ID: 72511
Recalling firm: Dungeness Seaworks, Sequim, WA
Brand: Albacore
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Sep 2015
FDA classified: 4 Dec 2015
Reported: 16 Dec 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Botulism
Product category: Tuna

Timeline

27 Sep 2015	Recall initiated by company
4 Dec 2015	Classified by FDA	+68 days
16 Dec 2015	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Canned Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, Dungeness Seaworks brand, with any code starting with "OC" was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Product as listed by the FDA

Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, Dungeness Seaworks brand, net weight 6 oz., packaged in metal cans. No UPC.

Where it was distributed

distributed in Washington only

Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Canned Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, Dungeness Seaworks brand, with any code starting with "OC" was recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Which lots are affected?

Production codes starting with OC. The last date of distribution of recalled products is September 2015.

Where was it sold?

distributed in Washington only

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

4 other products · FDA event 72511

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke, Dungeness Seaworks recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
16 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke, Dungeness Seaworks recalledAlbacore	Dungeness Seaworks	Botulism	WA
16 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Canned albacore tuna, Dungeness Seaworks recalled	Dungeness Seaworks	Botulism	WA
16 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Albacore Tuna Olive Oil, Dungeness Seaworks recalledAlbacore	Dungeness Seaworks	Botulism	WA
16 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Albacore Tuna Garlic, Dungeness Seaworks recalledAlbacore	Dungeness Seaworks	Botulism	WA

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16 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke, Dungeness Seaworks recalledAlbacore	Dungeness Seaworks	Botulism	WA

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