Canned tuna sold at 4 NC grocery stores recalled on botulism concerns. Here’s what to know
Canned tuna sold at several grocery stores in North Carolina has been recalled because of concerns that a manufacturing defect on the container could cause the product to leak or be contaminated with bacteria.
California-based Tri-Union Seafoods issued the recall of tuna sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brands Friday, Feb. 7.
“This voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution following the notification from our 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 worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,” the company wrote in the recall notice. (Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism.)
No illnesses have been associated with the recalled products, per the FDA.
Here’s what to know about the recall.
Which NC stores sold the tuna?
In North Carolina, the affected products were distributed to:
- Trader Joe’s
- Harris Teeter
- Publix
- Walmart
Which canned tuna is affected?
The following canned tuna, all sold in North Carolina, are included in the recall:
Trader Joe’s: Trader Joe’s Solid White Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil Salt Added (lot S94N D4N), best by date of Jan. 13, 2028
Harris Teeter & Walmart: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounce, with a best by date of Dec. 12, 2027, or Jan. 24, 2028
Publix: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounce, four pack, best if used by date of Dec. 13, 2027 or Jan. 21, 2028
Publix: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounce, with best by date of Dec. 12, 2027
Walmart: Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil, 5 ounce, with a best by date of Dec. 2, 2027
Walmart: Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil, 5 ounce, four pack, with a best by date of Dec. 2, 2027
Walmart: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounce, best if used by date of Jan. 13, 2028 or Jan. 17, 2028
Walmart: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounce, 4 pack, with best by date of Dec. 13, 2027, Jan. 21, 2028, Jan. 23, 2028, Jan. 24, 2028
Walmart: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, 5 ounce, with best by date of Jan. 17, 2028
What should you do if you have the tuna?
If you have one of the recalled cans of tuna, do not eat it, even if it doesn’t look or smell spoiled.
Instead, return it to the store for a refund, throw it away or contact Tri-Union Seafoods (support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171) for a retrieval kit and coupon for a replacement product.
This story was originally published February 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM with the headline "Canned tuna sold at 4 NC grocery stores recalled on botulism concerns. Here’s what to know."
