Tri-Union Seafoods Recalls Select Tuna Cans Due to Clostridium Botulinum Risk

Tri-Union Seafoods has voluntarily recalled select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. This recall is out of an abundance of caution following a notification from the company’s supplier that the “easy-open,” pull-tab can lid on limited products encountered a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak or be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported, and the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety.

The impacted products were distributed to retail stores as follows: