Canned Tuna Sold At Costco, Trader Joe's Recalled For A Serious Health Risk
Canned tuna is a staple in many kitchens, but certain Tri-Union Seafoods products have been recalled due to safety concerns. Several of the company's tuna products, including some packed in olive oil and some in water, were voluntarily recalled on February 7, 2025 due to faulty peel-top can lids that could potentially allow contamination with the sometimes-fatal Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which causes botulism, a type of food poisoning.
This recall involves several canned tuna brands, including the Genova label sold at Costco locations in Florida and Georgia, as well as the Trader Joe's label sold 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.
Genova-label tuna was also sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and some independent stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas. Some were also sold under the H-E-B label in Texas, as well as the Van Camp label in Walmart and independent stores in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey.
What to do if you have cans of this recalled tuna
Consumers who may have purchased this tuna should check the FDA website for the full list of labels, UPCs, and Best If Used By dates. If you find this tuna in your pantry or fridge (canned tuna lasts up to four days in the refrigerator), you can return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a coupon. If you're not concerned about getting your money back, you can also just throw it out.
If you or a family member have already consumed the tuna, don't panic — just be on the lookout for signs of botulism. While it can cause similar gastrointestinal symptoms to standard food poisoning, it can also affect vision, speech, strength, mobility, and the ability to swallow. Anyone exhibiting these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately. As of this writing, however, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.