Tuna cans recalled over life-threatening food – Business News
A 3rd-party distributor mistakenly shipped recalled cans of tuna that would probably trigger life-threatening food poisoning to main retailers across the nation, the Food & Drug Administration mentioned this week.
In February 2025, Tri-Union Seafoods issued an initial recall of its Genova Yellowfin Tuna cans after a provider identified that the “easy open” pull tab lid had a manufacturing defect.
In February 2025, Tri-Union Seafoods issued an initial recall of its Genova Yellowfin Tuna cans. FDA
The defective lids might trigger the tuna to leak or be contaminated with a micro organism often called clostridium botulinum, which may trigger botulism, a probably deadly type of food poisoning.
In an replace on the FDA’s website this week, Tri-Union Seafoods warned prospects that batches of the quarantined tuna cans linked to the botulism recall had been mistakenly shipped out.
A 3rd-party distributor despatched the recalled tuna to Meijer shops in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin; Giant Foods shops in Maryland and Virginia; and Safeway, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions shops in California, the company mentioned.
The recalled tuna cans embrace a four-pack of 5 oz Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil with UPC 4800073265 and best-by dates of Jan. 21, 2028 or Jan. 24, 2028.
Tri-Union Seafoods warned prospects that batches of the quarantined tuna cans linked to the botulism recall had been mistakenly shipped out. Jeff Whyte – stock.adobe.com
It additionally consists of 5 oz Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt with UPC 4800013275 and a best-by date of Jan. 17, 2028.
The producer mentioned prospects mustn’t use the product, even when it doesn’t look or odor spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell ought to search fast medical consideration.
A 3rd-party distributor despatched the recalled tuna to Meijer shops in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. jetcityimage – stock.adobe.com
Customers ought to return the recalled merchandise to their place of buy for a full refund, throw it within the rubbish or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a retrieval equipment and a coupon for a substitute product.
