Hermetic tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Costco and more remembered: What is botulism?

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Canned tuna products sold at Costco, HEB, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and other stores have been Remembered by Tri-Union Seafood over the concerns of botulism risk According to a release Shared by US Food and Drug Administration Monday.

Tri-Union Seafoods Voluntarily remembered lots of canned tuna products sold under Genoa, Van Camp’s, HEB and Trader Joe’s brand names, citing possible manufacturing defect in the “Easy Open” tab, can lid on limited products that can compromise with the seal over time , which causes it to leak or worse – be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

While no diseases have been reported from February 11, the company warns not to use the product “even if it does not look or smells spoiled.”

Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body's nervous system.

Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system.

Here’s what to look for and what to know.

Which tuna boxes were remembered?

Tuna sold under Genoa and Trader Joe's label is remembered for possible pollution of botulism.

Tuna sold under Genoa and Trader Joe’s label is remembered for possible pollution of botulism.

  • 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 DC and Wisconsin,

  • Genoa 7 oz. – Costco in Florida and Georgia

  • Genoa 5 oz. – Harris Teeter, Publix, Heb, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart and Independent Retailers in Alabama, Arizona, 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

Remembered products include specific CAN codes and best if used by dates at the bottom of the cans. Click here to see UPC numbers.

What to do with recalled cans of tuna?

If you have any of the recalled tuna boxes, return them to the retailer to get a full refund, throw them away, or contact Ti-Union Seafoods directly for a picking kit and a voucher to a replacement product. Consumers can contact Ti-Union Seafoods at [email protected] or 833-374-0171 Monday to Friday from 9 to 17 EST if you have any questions or want to request replacement products.

What is botulism?

Botulism is a rare but severe bacterial infection that causes muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing and even death. It is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

According to CDCFood -borne botulism can be done by eating foods that are contaminated with botulinum toxin. They show common sources from Homemade foods It has been incorrectly preserved, preserved or fermented, and although uncommon, store -purchased foods can also be contaminated with botulinum toxin.

What are the symptoms of food -borne botulism?

Symptoms of food botuli disease may include some or all of the following signs, According to CDC:

  • Difficulty moving eyes

Signs and symptoms in food -borne botulism may also include:

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