CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Aug 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kit recalled
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union is recalling Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kit, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 30 Jun 2021 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-0876-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88218
- Recalling firm
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union, El Segundo, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jun 2021
- FDA classified
- 19 Aug 2021
- Reported
- 25 Aug 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Aug 2021 | Classified by FDA | +50 days |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Promotional Genova Meal Kits included products prepared in home kitchen that did not meet quality standards.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kit; Kits include dry whole wheat pasta, dried basil and parsley, 2 cans of Genova Tuna, pesto, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, dates.
Where it was distributed
California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Promotional Genova Meal Kits included products prepared in home kitchen that did not meet quality standards.
Which lots are affected?
No codes
Where was it sold?
California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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.
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