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Bumble Bee International·Food·Mar 1, 2013

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBumble Bee International
Recalling firmBumble Bee InternationalSan Diego, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Code & Best By Date 3016SA2CKP 1/16/2016 3016SA3CKP 1/16/2016 3016SA4CKP 1/16/2016 3017SA1CKP 1/17/2016 3017SA2CKP 1/17/2016 3017SA3CKP 1/17/2016 3017SA4CKP 1/17/2016 3017SA5CKP 1/17/2016 3017SADCKP 1/17/2016 3017SAECKP 1/17/2016 3017SAFCKP 1/17/2016 3017SABCKP 1/17/2016 3017SAACKP 1/17/2016 3017SACCKP 1/17/2016 3017SB2.CKP 1/17/2016
Distribution area
Nationwide

US states nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected6692 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 10, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1290-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bumble Bee International initiated this food recall on March 1, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness. The FDA report lists distribution as: US states nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the companys standards for seal tightness.

Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water was made or distributed by Bumble Bee International in San Diego, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1290-2013, dated April 10, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water recall?

Bumble Bee International recalled Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1290-2013. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Bumble Bee International recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1290-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.