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Posted February 12, 2025
Trader Joe’s, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Genova Canned Tuna Recalled
On February 7, 2025, Tri-Union Seafoods recalled select canned tunas sold by Trader Joe’s, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Genova, due to a manufacturing defect that compromises the integrity of the “easy open” pull tab on the can. This can cause the product seal to leak, or expose its contents to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
(See ConsumerLab’s Tuna, Salmon, Sardines & Herring Review for tests of related products.)
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Symptoms include general weakness, muscle weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal tension, constipation, trouble with speaking or swallowing and difficulty in breathing. People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. It can lead to life-threatening paralysis of breathing muscles requiring support with a breathing machine (ventilator) and intensive care.
Consumers should not use the recalled tuna even if it does not look or smell spoiled and should seek immediate medical attention if feeling unwell.
Recalled Trader Joe’s canned tuna was distributed to retail stores in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin and can further be identified by the following:
- Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, UPC: 51403, Can Codes: S74N D2M, Best by Date: 1/10/2028
- Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, UPC: 99287, Can Codes: S94N D3N, S94N D4N, Best by Date: 1/13/2028, 1/13/2028
- Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water, UPC: 99285, Can Codes: S92N D1L, S92N D2L, Best by Date: 1/9/2028, 1/9/2028
- Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium, UPC: 95836, Can Codes: S91N 41K, S91N 43M, S91N 44M, Best by Date: 12/12/2027, 12/13/2027, 12/13/2027
- Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added, Can Codes: S90N D1M, S90N D2N, Best by Dates: 1/9/2028, 1/9/2028
Van Camp’s products affected by the recall were distributed in Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey, and can further be identified by the following:
- Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5.0 oz, UPC: 4800025015, Can Codes: S83N 45K, Best by Date: 12/2/2027
- Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5 oz 4 Pack, UPC: 4800075015, Can Codes: S83N 45K, Best by Date: 12/2/2027
Recalled H-E-B tuna was distributed to retail stores in Texas and can be further identified by the following:
- H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water 5.0 oz 4 Pack, UPC: 4122043345, Can Codes: S9FA 45K, S9FA 46K, Best by Dates: 12/12/2027, 12/12/2027
Recalled Genova 5 oz. canned tuna was distributed in Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas, and recalled Genova 7 oz. canned tuna was distributed at Costco in Florida and Georgia. They can be further be identified by the following:
- Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz, UPC: 4800000215, Can Codes: S94N 42K, S94N 43K, S94N 44K, S94N D1L, Best by Dates: 12/12/2027, 12/12/2027, 12/12/2027, 1/24/2028
- Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz, UPC: 4800013265, Can Codes: S84N D1N, S84N D2M, Best by Dates: 1/13/2028, 1/17/2028
- Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack, UPC: 4800073265, Can Codes: S84N 41M, S84N 42M, S84N 42N, S84N 43N, S84N D1L, S84N D1L, S84N D3L, Best by Dates: 12/13/2027, 12/13/2027, 12/13/2027, 12/13/2027, 1/21/2028, 1/23/2028, 1/24/2028
- Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz, UPC: 4800013275, Can Codes: S88N D1M, Best by Date: 1/17/2028
- Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 7.0 oz 6 Pack, UPC: 4800063267, Can Codes: S84N D1D, S84N D1D, S84N D3D, S84N D1D, S84N D2D, Best by Dates: 1/21/2028, 1/23/2028, 1/23/2028, 1/27/2028, 1/27/2028
Consumers who have affected products should destroy them or return them to their place of purchase for a refund.
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See related recalls and warnings:
Clover Leaf Sardines Recalled Due to Risk of Botulism
Alaskan Smoked Silver Salmon in Jars and Cans Recalled Due to Risk of Botulism
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