The FDA has issued a recall of select canned tuna products from various brands due to a potential manufacturing defect that may compromise the seal and lead to contamination with Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
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We adhere to strict guidelines for sourcing information and linking to reputable resources, including scientific studies and medical journals.The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall warning consumers about the potential presence of Clostridium botulinum bacteria in canned tuna. This recall, voluntarily issued by Tri-Union Seafoods, was prompted by a manufacturing defect in the pull-tab can lids of certain tuna varieties. This defect may compromise the integrity of the product seal, leading to leakage or, more alarmingly, contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.The FDA emphasizes that consuming canned tuna affected by this recall should be avoided, even if it appears or smells normal. The bacteria produced by Clostridium botulinum can attack the body's nerves, causing symptoms such as difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. This recall affects 13 varieties of tuna sold under various brand names at major grocery stores, including Trader Joe's, Genova, H-E-B, and Van Camp's. Consumers are advised to check the can codes, Best if Used By dates, and UPC numbers on the bottom of the cans for identification. A full list of affected products and recall details is available on the FDA website. Consumers who have purchased recalled tuna are urged to return it to the retailer for a full refund, discard it properly, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product.
FDA Recall Canned Tuna Clostridium Botulinum Food Poisoning Tri-Union Seafoods Genova Van Camp's H-E-B Trader Joe's
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