RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1027-2015/FDA enforcement

Chicken of the Sea Brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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 01164 0
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Code: 9R5BE SCAFB, Best By Date: 11/5/17
Distribution area
GAFL

US: GA and FL

United States

Quantity affected2400 cans
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 18, 2015
FDA recall numberF-1027-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea. initiated this food recall on January 9, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna. The FDA report lists distribution as: US: GA and FL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.

Chicken of the Sea Brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case 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-1027-2015, dated February 18, 2015.

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, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

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

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 Brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case recall?

Tri-union Seafoods, L.l.c Dba Chicken of the Sea. recalled Chicken of the Sea Brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1027-2015. Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from a broken piece of equipment used to produce the tuna.

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 eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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-1027-2015. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.