This Canned Tuna Brand Is Issuing A Recall Over Botulism Concerns - Tasting Table

"Tri-Union Seafoods, the major company behind Trader Joe's brand canned tuna and many other grocery store brands, has expanded its February 7, 2025 recall of canned tuna products due to a risk of contamination from clostridium botulinum. On January 16, 2026 the company announced that cans of yellowfin tuna under its Genova label were mistakenly shipped by a third-party distributor after the initial recall."

"Products were sent to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin; Giant Foods stores in Maryland and Virginia; and Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions stores in California. The recalled cans are labeled with best by dates of January 17, 2028 with UPC Code 4800013275 and January 21, 2028 and January 24, 2028 with UPC Code 4800073265."

"The original February 2025 recall affected major grocery store canned tuna brands across 25 states. It was issued after Tri-Union discovered that the cans' pull tabs had a manufacturing defect that affected the seal, potentially causing leaks and clostridium botulinum contamination. Clostridium botulinum is a dangerous bacteria found in soil and marine sediment that can cause a life-threatening disease called botulism."

Tri-Union Seafoods expanded a February 7, 2025 recall of canned tuna due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. On January 16, 2026, Genova-labeled yellowfin tuna cans were mistakenly shipped by a third-party distributor after the initial recall. Affected products include four-packs of five-ounce Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil and five-ounce cans of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt. Products were distributed to Meijer, Giant Foods, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions stores in specified states and bear best-by dates January 17, 21, and 24, 2028 with UPCs 4800013275 and 4800073265. The original recall followed discovery of defective pull tabs that could compromise seals and permit bacterial contamination. Consumers should discard or return recalled cans for a full refund or contact Tri-Union at [e-mail] or 833-374-0171.

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