Smoked Clam Recall

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Liz Conant, FleishmanHillard

 liz.conant@fleishman.com

 

BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL ON 3.75 OZ SMOKED CLAMS DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF DETECTABLE LEVELS OF PFAS CHEMICALS

 

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 6, 2022) –Bumble Bee Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall on a specific SKU of smoked clams after FDA testing found detectable levels of PFAS chemicals in samplings of the product.  The recall only applies to a 3.75 can of Bumble Bee Smoked Clams with the UPC Label 8660075234 which came from a third-party manufacturer in China.

 

To date there have been no reports of illnesses associated with this recalled product which was distributed nationwide to a limited number of retailers. The company issued the recall out of an abundance of caution after learning of the test results from the FDA.

 

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of human-made chemicals used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products.  PFAS do not easily breakdown and some types have been shown to accumulate in the environment and in our bodies.  Available studies suggest associations between PFAS exposure and several health outcomes including but not limited to increased cholesterol levels, increases in high-blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, developmental effects, decreases in immune response, change in liver function, and increases in certain types of cancer.

 

This recall does not involve any other Bumble Bee products and the company is working with the third-party manufacturer in China to further investigate and resolve this matter.  This recall does not affect any other clam products distributed by Bumble Bee.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard them.  Consumers can find the label UPC under the bar code on the back of the package.  For any questions regarding the recall or reimbursement, they can contact Bumble Bee Consumer Affairs at 1-888-295-3627 between the hours of 9AM and 6PM EST Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.bumblebee.com/smokedclamrecall/.

 

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ABOUT THE BUMBLE BEE SEAFOOD COMPANY

The Bumble Bee Seafood Company is passionately pursuing its purpose of feeding people’s lives through the power of the ocean. The iconic 120-year-old fishing company consistently aims to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable food to consumers while working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. Bumble Bee is firmly anchored in a commitment to connect the world to the ocean by re-defining sourcing, producing, and enjoying products from and inspired by the ocean.

 

Bumble Bee’s full line of seafood and specialty protein products are marketed in the U.S., Canada and over 50 markets globally under leading brands including Bumble Bee®, Anova®, Brunswick®, Clover Leaf®, Snow’s®, Wild Selections® and Beach Cliff®. For more information about the company, visit TheBumbleBeeCompany.com. For product information, visit www.BumbleBee.com.

Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Recall Q&A

  1. I heard/read about the recall. Can you give me more information?
    Bumble Bee Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall on a specific SKU of smoked clams after FDA
    testing found detectable levels of PFAS chemicals in samplings of the product. The recall only
    applies to a 3.75 can of Bumble Bee Smoked Clams with the UPC Label 8660075234. The UPC can be
    found under the bar code on the back of the package.
  2. Are other clam products affected? Why not?
    No, this recall does not involve any other Bumble Bee products
  3. What are PFAS substances?
    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of human-made chemicals used in a
    wide range of consumer and industrial products. PFAS do not easily breakdown and some types
    have been shown to accumulate in the environment and in our bodies.
  4. What should I do if I have this product?
    Confirm that the product you have is the UPC recalled. Once you’ve confirmed that you do have the
    recalled product, please discard the product by disposing in the garbage. The UPC can be found
    under the bar code on the back of the package.
  5. I’ve already eaten the product, what should I do?
    If you’re not feeling well contact your doctor. To date we have no evidence of a serious health risk
    associated with the recalled product. It is important to note that to date there have been no reports
    of illness associated with this issue.
  6. Does this recall affect any other canned Bumble Bee product?
    No, this recall does not affect any other canned or pouched product.
  7. Where can I get more information on this recall?
    For any questions regarding the recall or reimbursement, they can contact Bumble Bee Consumer
    Affairs at 1-888-295-3627 between the hours of 9AM and 6PM EST Monday through Friday, or visit
    https://www.bumblebee.com/smokedclamrecall/
  8. Can I get my money back?
    If your products are the ones being recalled based on the UPC, we would be happy to reimburse
    you. Please contact Bumble Bee Consumer Affairs at 1-888-295-3627 between the hours of 9AM and
    6PM EST Monday through Friday.
  9. How was this issue discovered? How long have you known there was an issue?
    Recent testing performed by the FDA as part of their investigation of environmental contaminants in
    the US food supply, on the Bumble Bee Smoked Clam product found detectable levels of PFAS
    chemicals.