CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 19 Mar 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
HEB branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water recalled
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union is recalling HEB branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Feb 2025 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-0616-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96258
- Recalling firm
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union, El Segundo, CA
- Brand
- Heb
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 4 Feb 2025
- FDA classified
- 11 Mar 2025
- Reported
- 19 Mar 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Tuna
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.
Product as listed by the FDA
HEB branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC# 41220 14184 (can); UPC# 41220 43345 (4 pack shrink pack) Chunk White Albacore Tuna in water; wild caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC# 41220 14205 (can); UPC# 41220 24585 (4 pack shrink pack)
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed nationwide.
Stores named: H-E-B
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.
Which lots are affected?
Best By dates: 12/12/2027 Lots: S9FA45K; S9FA46K
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed 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
9 other products · FDA event 96258This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Genova branded Solid white Tuna recalled.
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