Tri-Union Seafoods has issued a voluntary recall for 13 canned tuna products due to defective 'easy pull' packaging that could compromise the seal and potentially allow for bacterial contamination. The recalled products, sold under various brand names including Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B, and Trader Joe's, were available at major retailers nationwide. Consumers are advised to exercise extreme caution and return any recalled products for a refund or dispose of them properly.
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.
If you suspect you have purchased one of the recalled cans, the company advises that you return it to the retailer for a refund, throw it away or 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.Manuela López Restrepo is a producer and writer at All Things Considered. She's been at NPR since graduating from The University of Maryland, and has worked at shows like Morning Edition and It's Been A Minute. She lives in Brooklyn with her cat Martin.
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