Canned tuna sold at major retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Kroger, is being recalled due to a potential botulism risk, the FDA announced today. The recall affects products that may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous bacteria responsible for botulism, a potentially deadly foodborne illness.
On Friday, Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled specific batches of canned tuna under several brand names, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. The problem stems from a defect in the “easy open” pull-tab lids, which may fail over time and allow the harmful bacteria to enter the product.
The recalled tuna was sold in various locations across the U.S., with the following brands and stores affected:
H-E-B label: Available in Texas.
Trader Joe’s label: Sold in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.
Genova 7 oz.: Available in Florida and Georgia at Costco.
Genova 5 oz.: Sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas.
Van Camp’s label: Sold at Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey.
The FDA has advised consumers to discard the affected cans, even if they appear or smell normal. The bacteria present in contaminated products can cause severe illness, and if someone has consumed the recalled tuna and feels ill, they should seek immediate medical help.
At this time, no illnesses have been reported related to the recalled products.
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