Tuna Recalled Over Botulism Risk Was Accidentally Sold in 9 States, According to FDA Announcement

Tuna Recalled Over Botulism Risk Was Accidentally Sold in 9 States, According to FDA Announcement

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Key Points:

  • Tri-Union Seafoods announced a secondary recall of canned tuna previously quarantined due to a manufacturing defect in pull tab lids that risked botulism contamination, linked to a February 2025 recall.
  • The recalled products, sold under the Genova brand, include Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil and Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, distributed across nine states in various retail stores including Meijer, Giant Foods, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions.
  • Consumers are advised to identify the recalled tuna by specific UPC codes, can codes, and "Best if Used By" dates, with photos available on the FDA website.
  • The FDA and Tri-Union Seafoods urge consumers not to