Check the Pantry: FDA Recall of Canned Tuna Sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and More

On February 10, 2025, another popular pantry item joined the ranks of pancake mixes and potato chips after a recall reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—canned tuna. According to the FDA’s announcement on their website, Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. 

The 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.” Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported and the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety, according to the company and the FDA. Here’s what to know about the latest canned tuna recall.

Which Canned Tuna is Part of the Recall?

According to the FDA’s announcement, the impacted canned tuna products were distributed under the following brand labels in the retail stores and states below:

• H-E-B label – Texas
• Trader Joe’s label – 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 7 oz. – Costco in Florida and Georgia
• Genova 5 oz. – 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
• Van Camp’s label – Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey

Check Tuna Cans for the Following Information

Consumers are advised to check the bottom of their cans for specific can codes, “Best if Used By” dates, and the UPC numbers listed below:

What to Do If You Have Canned Tuna That is Part of the Recall

Even if the canned tuna does not look or smell spoiled, do not consume the product. The company advised if you have a recalled tuna can, return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product. 

Consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods at [email protected] or 833-374-0171, if they have any questions or to request replacement product. The toll-free number hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.”

What is Botulism?

This voluntary canned tuna recall was issued out of an abundance of caution, and no illness has been reported. Still, it’s good to know the risks and signs of food borne illness. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, food borne botulism is a “rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves. It causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death.” 

Symptoms of botulism usually appear 12-36 hours after ingestion. Common signs and symptoms of botulism can include the following, but all may not be present:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Muscle weakness
• Double vision
• Drooping eyelids
• Blurry vision
• Slurred speech
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty moving the eyes

Signs and symptoms in food borne botulism also might include:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea

Botulism is a medical emergency and anyone feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. 

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