Hermetic tuna sold on Costco, Trader Joe is remembered over botulism Risk: NPR

Several canned tuna brands have been recalled for defective packaging.

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Caned tuna sold in larger grocery stores in 26 states, and the District of Columbia has been Remembered over the risk of botulism Due to defective packaging that could compromise security, according to the manufacturer, Ti-Union Seafoods and the FDA.

The California-based company issued a voluntary recall for 13 products and advised consumers to show extreme caution if they bought the recalled products available in stores such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Safeway, Harris Teeter, Walmart and Publix .

Three things to know

1. Tri-Union Seafoods announced the recall of canned tuna products under Genoa, Van Camp’s, Heb and Trader Joe’s brand names on February 7th. The FDA published the recall this week.
2. The affected products were described as having defective “Easy Pull” packaging that could make it possible to compromise over time or contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
3. That bacteria, if consumed, can lead to food poisoning through botulism, which is extremely dangerous and can result in illness or death. So far, there have been no reports of illness related to the recalled products.

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So what are you going to do?

You can check the list of All affected states, products and stores here.

If you suspect you have purchased one of the recalled cans, the company will advise that you will return it to the retailer for a refund, throw it away or contact Ti-Union Seafoods for a picking kit and coupon.

Even if tuna smells or looks fine, chuck it, the company said. Anyone who has consumed the affected tuna is advised to seek medical attention right away.

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