AUSTIN, Texas — A canned tuna sold under multiple brand names has been recalled over botulism concerns.
California-based Tri-Union Seafoods issued the voluntary recall for canned tuna sold under H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. The tuna is also sold at Costco, Kroger, Walmart and other locations under Genova and Van Camp’s labels.
According to the company, the botulism concerns come from their “easy open” lids which may have a manufacturing defect that could cause the tuna to leak or become contaminated with bacteria that causes botulism.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that botulism is a deadly form of food poisoning and that consumers shouldn’t use the product if looks or smells spoiled.
The canned tuna being recalled has best-by dates in 2027 and 2028. Here’s the complete list of impacted products, according to the FDA:
- H-E-B label – Texas
- Trader Joe’s label – 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. – Costco in Florida and Georgia
- Genova 5 oz. – 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 – Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey
So far, no illnesses have been reported from the recall notice. If you have a recalled can of tuna, the FDA asks that you return it to wherever it was purchased for a full refund. You can also throw it away or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement.