Seafood company in the US Bumble Bee Foods is set to recall specific codes of 5oz Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products over faulty packaging.
According to the company, the recall has been issued as the cans have loose seals or seams, which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed.
Bumble Bee announced the voluntary recall after identifying an issue on a manufacturing line, which has been rectified.
Bumble Bee Foods SVP of technical services and corporate quality assurance Steve Mavity said due to can integrity concerns, the company will remove the recalled products from distribution soon.
"We must assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we very much appreciate everyone's part in disposing of the products with the specific codes indicated," Mavity said.
The company distributed the products for retail sale nationwide between 17 January 2013 and 6 March 2013.
