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Chicken Of The Sea recalls Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water: label issue

January 8, 2020 · Chicken Of The Sea Class III

Class IIIFDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Reason for the recallIt was discovered that one batch of sardines were incorrectly labeled - Sardines in Water instead of Sardines in Tomato sauce.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Chicken Of The Sea
Location
El Segundo, CA
Reported by FDA
January 8, 2020
Recall started
December 4, 2019
Risk class
Class III
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Labeling and quality

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.

  • Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water; Net Wt. 3.75 oz. (106g) UPC 0 48000 00707 0 18 Individual items per case Ingredient: Sardines, water, salt. Distributed by Chicken of the Sea International, San Diego, CA Product of Poland.
    Quantity: 2,862 cases (51,516 cans) received - believed that mislabeled amount is 125 cases (2260 cans) of incorrectly labeled product.
    Codes: Batch number 0001373785-12; Can Marking: 9009XL000 Best If Used by: Jan-09-22; 0001373785-12, PL 22151118 WE

Where it was distributed

OR, CA, WA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, ID, TN.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Chicken Of The Sea recalled 1 product, including Chicken of the Sea Sardines in Water; Net Wt. 3.75 oz. (106g) UPC 0 48000 00707 0 18 Individual items per case Ingredient: Sardines….

Why was it recalled?

It was discovered that one batch of sardines were incorrectly labeled - Sardines in Water instead of Sardines in Tomato sauce.

What does Class III mean?

FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Where was it sold or shipped?

OR, CA, WA, NV, UT, CO, AZ, ID, TN.

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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