According to a Feb. 7 press release, Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling canned tuna sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brand labels. The recall was initiated after Tri-Union Seafoods was notified by its supplier that the cans’ “easy open” pull tab lids have a manufacturing defect that may affect the products’ seal and possibly contaminate the tuna with clostridium botulinum (commonly referred to as botulism), a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
The recalled products were sold under various brand labels at several stores nationwide. The following labels were sold in the following states and stores:
- 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-ounce cans): Costco locations in Florida and Georgia.
- Genova (5-ounce cans): 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.
The specific cans can be identified by their UPC, can codes, and use by dates:
Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800000215)
- Can Code: S94N 42K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
- Can Code: S94N 43K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
- Can Code: S94N 44K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
- Can Code: S94N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/24/2028
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800013265)
- Can Code: S84N D1N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/13/2028
- Can Code: S84N D2M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/17/2028
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800073265)
- Can Code: S84N 41M: “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
- Can Code: S84N 42M; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
- Can Code: S84N 42N: “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
- Can Code: S84N 43N; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
- Can Code: S84N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/21/2028
- Can Code: S84N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/23/2028
- Can Code: S84N D3L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/24/2028
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (6-pack 7-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800063267)
- Can Code: S84N D1D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/21/2028
- Can Code: S84N D1D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/23/2028
- Can Code: S84N D3D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/23/2028
- Can Code: S84N D1D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/27/2028
- Can Code: S84N D2D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/27/2028
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800013275)
- Can Code: S88N D1M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/17/2028
Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800025015)
- Can Code: S83N 45K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/2/2027
Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800075015)
- Can Code: S83N 45K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/2/2027
Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (UPC: 51403)
- Can Code: S74N D2M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/10/2028
Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (UPC: 99287)
- Can Code: S94N D3N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/13/2028
- Can Code: S94N D4N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/13/2028
Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water (UPC: 99285)
- Can Code: S92N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028
- Can Code: S92N D2L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028
Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium (UPC: 95836)
- Can Code: S91N 41K: “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
- Can Code: S91N 43M; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
- Can Code: S91N 44M; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added (UPC: 99284)
- Can Code: S90N D2N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/8/2028
- Can Code: S90N D1M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028
- Can Code: S90N D2N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028
H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4122043345)
- Can Code: S9FA 45K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
- Can Code: S9FA 46K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
At this time, no illnesses have been reported in connection to this recall. However, Tri-Union Seafoods is urging consumers not to use the recalled tuna, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Instead, 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.
Consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods at [email protected] or 833-374-0171, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
For more information on botulism, visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s website.
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