CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Apr 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder recalled by Seabear
Seabear is recalling Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder is, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Mar 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-0685-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96514
- Recalling firm
- Seabear, Anacortes, WA
- Brand
- SeaBear Smokedhouse
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Mar 2025
- FDA classified
- 1 Apr 2025
- Reported
- 9 Apr 2025
- 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
- Soup
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 9 Apr 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
Recall was initiated due to potential failure of the seal and potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Product as listed by the FDA
SeaBear Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder is packaged in retort pouch, net wt. 12-oz., UPC 0 34507 07021 1. Case label, item 60104, Alehouse Chowder 12/CS.
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Recall was initiated due to potential failure of the seal and potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Which lots are affected?
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Where was it sold?
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
1 other product · FDA event 96514This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Smokedhouse Salmon Chowder recalled by Seabear.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Smokedhouse Salmon Chowder recalled by SeabearSeaBear Smokedhouse | Seabear | Botulism | Nationwide |
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