Canned Tuna Sold at Trader Joes and Costco Is Recalled Over Botulism Risks
Canned tuna sold at grocery stores in 26 states and in Washington, D.C., was recalled because of botulism risks, the Food and Drug Administration and Tri-Union Seafoods said on Friday.The F.D.A.said that Tri-Union Seafoods had voluntarily recalled the tuna “out of an abundance of caution” after being notified of potential issues with the product seal.
The “easy open” pull tab on some products, including those sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco, was defective, meaning that the tuna could have been contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.Here’s what to know.Which brands are affected and where?Here’s a list of all products affected.Products include:Trader Joe’s-label canned tuna in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.Genova 7 oz.canned tuna from Costco in Florida and Georgia.Genova 5 oz.
canned tuna from 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.What should you do if you have the recalled cans?Throw them out.Even if the product does not look or smell spoiled, you should dispose of it.
Contact the store where you purchased the tuna or Tri-Union Seafoods for a coupon for a replacement product at [email protected] or 833-374-0171.The recall does not affect other Tri-Union Seafoods products.Has anyone gotten sick?No.There have not been any illnesses associated with the recalled products.What is botulism?Botulism is an illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves, paralyzes muscles and causes difficulty breathing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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