Several brands of canned tuna sold at major U.S. grocers have been recalled due to potential contamination with botulism-causing bacteria. The recall involves products from Tri-Union Seafoods under brands like Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B, and Trader Joe's, sold at various retailers nationwide. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in the 'easy open' pull tab, which could compromise the seal and allow contamination.
Several different brands of canned tuna sold at major U.S. grocers have been recalled over concerns that they may have been contaminated with a bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal type of food poisoning that attacks the body's nervous system.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tri-Union Seafoods issued the recall on lots of canned tuna sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names.
Broccoli recalled from Walmart stores could lead to serious illness or deathThe canned tuna was also sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, Safeway, Walmart, Costco, Kroger and independent retailers in several states. The impacted products have 'best if used by' dates in 2027 and 2028.Tri-Union Seafoods said the issue was over a manufacturing defect with the 'easy open' pull tab on some cans, which could cause the product seal to leak or become contaminated.
Pastries linked to salmonella and listeria infections, FDA saysTo date, no illnesses related to the recalled tuna have been reported. Tri-Union Seafoods also said none of its other product packaging has been impacted by the potential defect.For a full list of products impacted by the recall, click here.
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