LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Several brands of canned tuna sold at major stores, including Trader Joe’s, Costco, and H-E-B, have been recalled due to possible contamination.
Tri-Union Seafoods, based in El Segundo, California, announced the recall last week. The affected tuna is sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The company found that the lids on the “easy open” cans might have a defect. This defect could cause leaks or contamination with the bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning, the company said.
The recalled products have specific retail codes listed in the recall notice and best-by dates in 2027 and 2028 (see list below). The tuna was also sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and various independent stores in several states.
No illnesses have been reported so far, Tri-Union said. However, consumers are advised not to eat the recalled tuna, even if it looks and smells fine. They should return the product to the store for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for more information.
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This toxin attacks the body’s nerves and can cause difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and death.
Recall Details
Description UPC Can Code Best if Used By Date GenovaGenova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz4800000215S94N 42K12/12/2027S94N 43K12/12/2027S94N 44K12/12/2027S94N D1L1/24/2028Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz4800013265S84N D1N1/13/2028S84N D2M1/17/2028Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack4800073265S84N 41M12/13/2027S84N 42M12/13/2027S84N 42N12/13/2027S84N 43N12/13/2027S84N D1L1/21/2028S84N D1L1/23/2028S84N D3L1/24/2028Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 7.0 oz 6 Pack4800063267S84N D1D1/21/2028S84N D1D1/23/2028S84N D3D1/23/2028S84N D1D1/27/2028S84N D2D1/27/2028Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz4800013275S88N D1M1/17/2028Van Camp’s SeafoodVan Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5.0 oz4800025015S83N 45K12/2/2027Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5 oz 4 Pack4800075015S83N 45K12/2/2027Trader Joe’sTrader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil51403S74N D2M1/10/2028Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil99287S94N D3N1/13/2028S94N D4N1/13/2028Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water99285S92N D1L1/9/2028S92N D2L1/9/2028Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium95836S91N 41K12/12/2027S91N 43M12/13/2027S91N 44M12/13/2027 99284S90N D2N1/8/2028Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added S90N D1M1/9/2028S90N D2N1/9/2028H-E-BH-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water 5.0 oz 4 Pack4122043345S9FA 45K12/12/2027S9FA 46K12/12/2027
For more information, consumers can visit the FDA website or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly.
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