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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1064-2016/FDA enforcement
Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea.·Food·Mar 17, 2016

Chicken of the Sea 5 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water.…

  • 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 nameTri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea.
Recalling firmTri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea.San Diego, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 48000 00195 5
Lot / date codes
  • 6OA3Z SCEES 6OAAZ SCEES 6OABZ SCEEB 6OACZ SCEEB
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC

United States

Quantity affected1244 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 20, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1064-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea. initiated this food recall on March 17, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.

Chicken of the Sea 5 OZ was made or distributed by Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea. in San Diego, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1064-2016, dated April 20, 2016.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Chicken of the Sea 5 OZ recall?

Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea. recalled Chicken of the Sea 5 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1064-2016. Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water.…

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 Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea. 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-1064-2016. 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.