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Tri-Union Frozen Products recalls Cracked Pepper Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless… and 1 more: contamination

September 18, 2019 · Tri-Union Frozen Products Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallCustomer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of microbial activity of non-heat resistant non-spore forming mesophilic aerobic or facultative spoilage organisms.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Tri-Union Frozen Products
Location
El Segundo, CA
Reported by FDA
September 18, 2019
Recall started
August 9, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Cracked Pepper Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and 0 480000 11817 7 individual pouch; UPC 1 00 48000 01179 1 - Case Chicken of the Sea International El Segundo, CA Product of Thailand.
    Quantity: 576 cases both flavors
    Codes: 4800001179 SCB1P J5P21 4800001179 SCB1P J5T11 Expiry dates: 5/15/2021; 5/21/2021//24/2021, 5/27/2021, 5/28/2021; 6/4/2021, 6/8/2021, 6/8/2021.
  • Lemon Chive Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and 0 480000 11817 7 individual pouch; UPC 1 00 48000 01179 1 - Case Chicken of the Sea International El Segundo, CA Product of Thailand.
    Quantity: 576 cases - both flavors
    Codes: 4800001181 SLC1P J5M21 4800001181 SLC1P J5M21 Expiry dates: 5/15/2021; 5/21/2021//24/2021, 5/27/2021, 5/28/2021; 6/4/2021, 6/8/2021, 6/8/2021.

Where it was distributed

West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Tri-Union Frozen Products recalled 2 products, including Cracked Pepper Chicken of the Sea Wild-Caught Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless, 2.5 oz (70 g) pouch: Shelf Stable UPC 0 48000 01179 4 and….

Why was it recalled?

Customer reported that a small percentage of pouches of Salmon to be bloated. Testing found that bloating was due to production of CO2 as a result of microbial activity of non-heat resistant non-spore forming mesophilic aerobic or facultative spoilage organisms.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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