Foods of the World Forum Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > Food, Health and Wellness > Food Safety
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Tuna recall
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

This site is completely supported by donations; there are no corporate sponsors. We would be honoured if you would consider a small donation, to be used exclusively for forum expenses.



Thank you, from the Foods of the World Forums!

Tuna recall

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
Hoser View Drop Down
Admin Group
Admin Group
Avatar

Joined: 06 February 2010
Location: Cumberland, RI
Status: Offline
Points: 3454
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Hoser Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Tuna recall
    Posted: 17 November 2012 at 02:13

Tri-union Seafoods Issues Voluntary Recall On Select 7-ounce Solid White Albacore Tuna In Water

Contact:
Consumer:
1-877-843-6376

Media:
Rebecca Howe Schmidt or Teresa Siles
Nuffer, Smith, Tucker
619-296-0605
ts@nstpr.com
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - San Diego - November 16, 2012 – Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea Brand 7-ounce cans of solid white albacore tuna in water.

Due to a labeling error, the product label does not state the product "contains soy," a recognized allergen, in the ingredients listing. While soy is known to be an allergen, there have been no reported illnesses, and Tri-Union Seafoods is issuing this voluntary recall to protect public health. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. This problem was identified during an internal audit of finished product at our canning facility.

Tri-Union Seafoods' trace-back measures determined distribution of the product at retail was limited to Costco stores in California, Arizona, Washington, Utah, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Nevada.

The specific product being recalled is Chicken of the Sea Brand 7-ounce solid white albacore tuna in water sold as a multi-pack, and it was distributed in October and November, 2012. Consumers who purchased the product with UPC 0 48000 00097 2 and Best By dates between 10/01/16 through 11/09/16 are asked to return it to the Costco location where they purchased it for a full refund. The UPC code (also known as bar code) is found on the label of the product, and the Best By Date is printed on the bottom of the can.

"The health and safety of our consumers is paramount. As soon as we discovered the labeling error, we took immediate steps to issue this voluntary recall by alerting our customer who received the mislabeled product and by asking them to remove it from store shelves," said Shue Wing Chan, President of Tri-Union Seafoods. "In this instance only those that are allergic to soy are at risk. We are taking corrective steps in our labeling process to ensure this error does not repeat itself."

No other codes of this product or other Chicken of the Sea products are affected by this voluntary recall.

Go ahead...play with your food!
Back to Top
Sponsored Links


Back to Top
Margi Cintrano View Drop Down
Master Chef
Master Chef
Avatar

Joined: 03 February 2012
Location: Spain
Status: Offline
Points: 6357
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Margi Cintrano Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 November 2012 at 12:30
Hoser,
 
Thanks for your update and being on top of such disasters; for someone like myself who is allergic to Soy, this could be a horror film, on my digestive and stomach systems.
 
I read all labels scrutinizing carefully; even packaged breads have Soy content. I rarely buy packaged items, however, sometimes, time is of essence during my editorial deadlines and two jobs;  to go to the Farmer´s Central Market.
 
Appreciate all your current up dates.
 
Happy Thanksgiving.
Margi.
Volamos a Mediterraneo, un paraiso que conquista su gente u su cocina.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.078 seconds.