The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1508-2022·Announced 2022-08-03

Bumble Bee Smoked Clams recalled for detectable PFAS contamination

Bumble Bee Smoked Clams (3.75 oz) are recalled due to detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The recall affects U.S. distribution to 13 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with a confirmed chemical contaminant (PFAS) that poses documented health risk. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC is recalling Bumble Bee Smoked Clams, Shucked Easy Open, in 3.75 oz (106 g) cans. The recall involves 9,756 cases sold under UPC 0 86600 75234 1, representing all lots associated with this label.

The product has been found to contain detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals that can accumulate in the body over time.

Affected products were distributed to the following U.S. states: Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. No foreign distribution occurred.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Shucked Easy Open NET WT. 3.75 oz. (106 g) Distributed By: Bumble Bee Seafoods San Diego, CA 92186 USA Product of China UPC 0 86600 75234 1
Manufacturer
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Hazard
  • pfas-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots associated with UPC Label 8660075234

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • DE
  • FL
  • IL
  • IN
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • TX
  • VA