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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallF-0616-2025/FDA enforcement
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union·Food·Feb 4, 2025

Heb Branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An unlabeled prescription or controlled substance was found in a product sold as food or a supplement.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameChicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Recalling firmChicken of the Sea; Thai UnionEl Segundo, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Best By dates: 12/12/2027 Lots: S9FA45K
  • S9FA46K
Distribution area
Nationwide

Product was distributed nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected14, 147 cases total
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 19, 2025
FDA recall numberF-0616-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union initiated this food recall on February 4, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.

Heb Branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water was made or distributed by Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union in El Segundo, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0616-2025, dated March 19, 2025.

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, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

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

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

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 Heb Branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water recall?

Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union recalled Heb Branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0616-2025. Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Is the Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0616-2025. 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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