CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled
Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1064-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73542
- Recalling firm
- Tri-Union Seafoods, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 11 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 20 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000195 5
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC
Nationwide AlabamaFloridaNorth CarolinaOhioSouth CarolinaTexas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.
Which lots are affected?
6OA3Z SCEES 6OAAZ SCEES 6OABZ SCEEB 6OACZ SCEEB
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC
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
1 other product · FDA event 73542| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
More recalls from Tri-Union Seafoods
All 9| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Water recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Processing Deviation | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna, Case recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods | Tri-Union Seafoods | Foreign Material | FL, GA |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Brand chunk white albacore tuna in water recalledSea | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Chicken of the Sea Solid White Tuna in Water (case recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Undeclared Soy | Nationwide |