CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil recalled
Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Mar 2013 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-1275-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64548
- Recalling firm
- Tri-Union Seafoods, San Diego, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Mar 2013
- FDA classified
- 3 Apr 2013
- Reported
- 10 Apr 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Apr 2013 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 10 Apr 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 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-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.
Product as listed by the FDA
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***".
Where it was distributed
US states nationwide.
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-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.
Which lots are affected?
3015CB1CLH 3015CB2CLH 3015CB3CLH 3015CB4CLH 3015CBACLH 3015CBBCLH 3015CBCCLH 3015CBDCLH 3015CBECLH BEST BY DATE 01/15/17 and 01/18/17
Where was it sold?
US states nationwide.
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 64548| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Chicken of the Sea Brand chunk white albacore tuna in water recalledSea | Tri-Union Seafoods | Other | 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 Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil 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 I | Chicken of the Sea Solid White Tuna in Water (case recalled | Tri-Union Seafoods | Undeclared Soy | Nationwide |