Bumble Bee recalls chicken salad kits

Bumble Bee Foods LLC—in cooperation with its supplier The Suter Co.—is voluntarily recalling packages of chicken salad because the product may be contaminated with pieces of hard plastic. The cause of the possible contamination has not yet been determined.

Products subject to the recall include:
♦ Bumble Bee Lunch on the Run Chicken Salad Complete Lunch Kit-8.2-ounce package (UPC 8660070741) with a "best-by" date of 07/11.
♦ Bumble Bee Chicken Salad with Crackers Ready-to-Eat Kit-3.5-ounce package (UPC 8660070350) with "best-by" dates of 01/12 and 02/12.

These products were distributed nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) classifies this recall as Class 2 with low health risk—that is, a remote probability of adverse health consequences. To date there have been no reports of injury associated with this issue.

Steve Mavity, SVP technical services/quality assurance for Bumble Bee Foods, says, "We are working closely with The Suter Co. to help expedite and effectively recall these products. It's critical to us that we assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we much appreciate everyone's part in returning the chicken salad kits."

Mavity explains that the recall would not impact Bumble Bee's core business and operations, which includes the production and marketing of packaged tuna, salmon and specialty seafood products.

Adds Tim Suter, president of The Suter Co., "We are aligned with Bumble Bee on the importance of recovering these products and allaying any concerns among consumers. While we lead the recall and will assume financial responsibility for it, we do value the company's support in driving public awareness and in working with its retail channels to ensure a quick product recovery."

Source: Bumble Bee Foods LLC