Tuna recalled from Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and more retailers because of potential for botulism poisoning
No illnesses associated with the recalled products had been reported as of Feb. 7.
Tri-Union Seafoods recalling select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names because they may become contaminated with botulism. This voluntary recall comes after the supplier of the tuna reported that the pull tab can lid on limited products have a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal, causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. No illnesses associated with the recalled products had been reported as of Feb. 7.
If you have a recalled tuna can, please return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product.