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Tuna fish lovers

LilacTree — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:06:20 GMT

I read a lot about it today and it seems none of it can be truly labeled "safe."

I have been eating Bumble Bee white albacore tuna for a long, long time because I need the protein (not being a meat eater). Now I'm afraid to even open a can.

Most of you are so brave. How are you going to handle this recall and research about tuna (if you do research it)?

Re: Tuna fish lovers

Noel7 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:12:44 GMT

I'm not going to worry about it, the recalls have been voluntary so it seems they're taking care of it.

I get the Kirkland white albacore tuna, they're good about recalling food if necessary.

Food contamination is so common now, all we can do is try to keep up with the news.

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tends2dogs — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:16:45 GMT

@LilacTree And so we meet up again on this forum . That is the brand that I eat when I eat canned tuna. It really is the best one as far as texture, smell, and taste. I, also, don't eat meat. I haven't for over 30 years. I eat eggs, nuts, and fish for protein. I take a cupful of supplements everyday.

I am health conscience, but I have never been compulsive about where food is sourced from until recently......meaning I choose organic when offered and and also nonGMO. Still, we eat out alot and I refuse to get obsessive about it. I suppose that restaurant fare could pose many problems that I choose not to think about. I enjoy eating out. I hate to cook. I am willing to take the risk.

I guess until they pull it off the shelves, I am eating it......just call me an ostrich in the sand.

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tansy — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:21:21 GMT

I get the Kirkland Signature brand, too. Costco is very good about letting customers know about recalls.

I don't eat it more than once a week though.

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qualitygal — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:20:15 GMT

I'm going to keep eating it, I have no intentions of living forever. But just like coffee in a day or two that'll all turn around. But each to his own, that's just my plan.

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eddyandme — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:20:16 GMT

What tuna recall? Haven't heard anything about that around here.

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Citrine1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:22:40 GMT

This is the first I'm hearing about any tuna recall. (Still don't know the details or what it's about). I love tuna fish; could eat it every day.

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LilacTree — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:23:31 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
@LilacTree And so we meet up again on this forum . That is the brand that I eat when I eat canned tuna. It really is the best one as far as texture, smell, and taste. I, also, don't eat meat. I haven't for over 30 years. I eat eggs, nuts, and fish for protein. I take a cupful of supplements everyday.

I am health conscience, but I have never been compulsive about where food is sourced from until recently......meaning I choose organic when offered and and also nonGMO. Still, we eat out alot and I refuse to get obsessive about it. I suppose that restaurant fare could pose many problems that I choose not to think about. I enjoy eating out. I hate to cook. I am willing to take the risk.

I guess until they pull it off the shelves, I am eating it......just call me an ostrich in the sand.

@tends2dogs

Hah! Tends2dogs, you are so cute. I could have predicted your answer!

Anyway, what I've decided to do is wait a while to open those cans (just bought yesterday). If nothing else is recalled, I will most likely go back to eating BB white albacore!

What a crazy world, right?

Re: Tuna fish lovers

LilacTree — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:27:12 GMT

@Citrine1 wrote:
This is the first I'm hearing about any tuna recall. (Still don't know the details or what it's about). I love tuna fish; could eat it every day.

@Citrine1

Google Bumble Bee tuna recall and check the numbers they have recalled. None of it is white albacore. Supposedly it can be fatal for some.

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Citrine1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:29:12 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
@Citrine1 wrote:
This is the first I'm hearing about any tuna recall. (Still don't know the details or what it's about). I love tuna fish; could eat it every day.
@Citrine1
Google Bumble Bee tuna recall and check the numbers they have recalled. None of it is white albacore. Supposedly it can be fatal for some.

Oh my! Fatal? Wow. Thanks @LilacTree. Bumble Bee is the brand I buy, but I do get the solid white albacore.

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2blonde — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:30:33 GMT

I haven't heard of any recall, but I'm guessing it has to do with Bumble Bee(?) I do eat about a can a week, but mine is usually Chcken of the Sea or my local store brand (don't know who packages that).

Anyway, it seems like every day they're finding something wrong with everything. I can't live my life in fear, and I've already made it to 67 eating GMO's, pesticides, and mercury, so I'll take my chances!

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SilleeMee — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:31:01 GMT

I used to love tuna. But over the years it has become "metallic" tasting to me. I don't know if it's me or what. Tuna tastes like the tin can it comes in. I just can't eat it any more.

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Citrine1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:34:22 GMT

The only thing I can find on line about a recall is from March, 2016. Is that the one?

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Susan-QVC — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:35:59 GMT

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ALRATIBA — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:42:48 GMT

I eat a lot of tuna and haven't had a problem yet ...

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meallen616 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:43:43 GMT

Between February 10 and March 16, 2016

What brand of tuna was recalled?

Tri-union Seafoods and Bumble Bee Tuna Brands voluntarily recalled dozens of lots of canned tuna fish after the companies discovered seals on the cans may be faulty, making the food vulnerable to spoilage and contamination which could sicken consumers.

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Hooty — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:44:55 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I used to love tuna. But over the years it has become "metallic" tasting to me. I don't know if it's me or what. Tuna tastes like the tin can it comes in. I just can't eat it any more.

@SilleeMee, I quit using Bumble Bee for this very reason several years ago, then I also changed my mayo from Kraft to Hellmans, I finally read about Kirklands Brand from Costco on the forums, and have been buying it for a couple of years, and I have to admit it is very good tuna!

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BalletBabe — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:51:15 GMT

31,579 cases are included in the recall which were produced in February 2016 and distributed nationally.

The recall affects 3 specific UPC codes (8660000020, 8660000021, 8660000736) of canned Chunk Light tuna. They’ve been recalled after the company says process deviations occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee, which could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.

It is important to note that there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date. No other production codes or products are affected by this recall.

The products subject to this recall are marked with a can code that starts with a “T” (example: TOA2BSCAFB) and have the following “best by” dates:

5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 02/10/2019, 02/16/2019, 02/17/2019, 02/18/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/23/2019, 02/25/2019

5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Oil – 02/23/2019

4 Pack of 5oz Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 02/9/2019, 02/10/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/29/2019

Bumble Bee is working closely with the co-packer and the FDA to remove the affected products from store shelves.

Consumers are advised to throw away the recalled product.

Anyone looking for more information on reimbursement or whom have questions about the recall may contact Bumble Bee at (888) 820-1947 between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST seven days a week or visit www.bumblebee.com/recall-march-2016

Re: Tuna fish lovers

SilleeMee — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:52:34 GMT

@Hooty,

Thanks for your suggestion. I'm going to try the Kirklands! I miss eating tuna and this might do the trick.

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Noel7 — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:04:44 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Hooty,
Thanks for your suggestion. I'm going to try the Kirklands! I miss eating tuna and this might do the trick.

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@SilleeMee

A couple of years ago there was a tuna conversation on Q and so many people said Kirkland (Costco) was their favorite brand. I decided to try it and that's all we've used ever since. IMO it's the best out there.