The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.
The California-based company issued a voluntary recall for 13 products and advised consumers to exercise extreme caution if they have purchased the recalled products, which were available at stores such as Costco, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Safeway, Harris Teeter, Walmart and Publix.Tri-Union Seafoods announced the recall of canned tuna products under Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names on Feb. 7. The FDA published the recall this week.
The impacted products were described as having defective"easy pull" packaging that could allow for the seal to be compromised over time, or contaminated withThat bacteria, if consumed, can lead to food poisoning via 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.
Even if the tuna smells or looks fine, chuck it, the company said. Anyone who has consumed the affected tuna is advised to seek medical attention immediately.
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