Every can of tongue product that is remembered for risk of botulism

If you have recently purchased canned tuna, you might be able to check what’s in your pantry. On February 7, Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall of its can tuner after receiving message that A manufacturing error can compromise the quality and safety of the products. The company sells canned tuna under several brand names, including Trader Joe’s, Genoa, Van Camp’s and HEB.

The company’s message that is shared by US Food & Drug Administrationexplains that the recall is “out of an abundance of caution” due to a manufacturing error in some “slightly open” tab can lid. The defect “may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.” BotulismWhich can cause difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and even death is caused by a toxin made of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not eat tuna and neither discard nor return it, even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Check UPC for your can tuna to confirm if it is included in the recall. Many of the affected products have “best if used by” dates from December 2027 to January 2028. The following products are remembered:

• Trader Joe’s solid light yellowfin tuna in olive oil (UPC: 51403)
• Trader Joe’s solid white tuna in olive oil (UPC: 99287)
• Trader Joe’s solid white tuna in water (UPC: 99285)
• Trader Joe’s solid white water with low sodium (UPC: 95836)
• Trader Joe’s solid white water that is not added salt (UPC: 99284)
  
• Genoa Solid white tuna in olive oil, 5-ounce can (UPC: 4800000215)
• Genoa Gulphin Tuna In Olive Oil5-ounce can (UPC: 4800013265)
• Genoa Gulphin Tuna In Olive Oil4-pack 5-ounce cans (UPC: 4800073265)
• Genoa Gulphin Tuna In Olive OilAt 6-pack with 7 ounces of cans (UPC: 4800063267)
  
• Genoa Gulphin Tuna In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt5-ounce can (UPC: 4800013275)
• Van camp’s solid light tuna in oil5-ounce (UPC: 4800025015)
• Van camp’s solid light tuna in oil4-pack 5-ounce cans (UPC: 4800075015)
• Heb Fast white tuna in water4-pack 5-ounce cans (UPC: 4122043345)
  

Where was the can of tuna sold?

Double control of your can tuna wherever you bought it. When it was said, T.He remembered that products were Sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Harris Teeter and Walmart, among other stores, in over 20 states. Distribution details by fire:

• 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-ounce: Costco in Florida, Georgia
• Genoa, 5 ounces: Harris Teeter, Publix, Heb, 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.

What should I do if you have the recalled canned tuna

Checked your pantry and confirmed that you actually have one of the recalled products? Do not use the product (Read: Eat or cook with tuna) even if it doesn’t look bulbed or smells spoiled. You can return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a fetch kit and coupon for a replacement. To contact Tri-Union Seafoods, e-mail [email protected] or call 833-374-0171 Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 est.

Trish (she/her) is a deputy mattress editor at Good householdWhere she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery stores. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for gh, Women’s healthAt PreventionAt RedbookAt Woman’s DayThe Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not in the supermarket or trying a new recipe, you can find her on the beach, in her backyard or on the couch – typically with a glass of wine in her hand.