Canned Tuna Sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and Costco Recalled Nationwide

You may want to check your pantry if you’ve recently purchased canned tuna.

On Friday, Tri-Union Seafoods sent out a statement explaining it had voluntarily recalled select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brand names over potential botulism contamination.

“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 shared in its press release.

Clostridium botulinum, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explained, is rare but “serious” and can “weaken muscles used in breathing, which can lead to difficulty breathing and even death.” Other symptoms can include slurred speech and blurred vision, along with vomiting and nausea.

Tri-Union further noted that consumers should not consume the product “even if it does not look or smell spoiled.” Those who have consumed it and feel unwell should seek immediate medical attention. However, it is important to note that no illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported.

The company also shared that the product was distributed under the following labels and locations:

• 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-ounce: Costco in Florida and Georgia
• Genova 5-ounce: 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

It also provided the specific can codes and Best if Used By dates for each product:

Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800000215)
Can Code: S94N 42K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
Can Code: S94N 43K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
Can Code: S94N 44K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
Can Code: S94N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/24/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800013265)
Can Code: S84N D1N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/13/2028
Can Code: S84N D2M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/17/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800073265)
Can Code: S84N 41M: “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
Can Code: S84N 42M; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
Can Code: S84N 42N: “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
Can Code: S84N 43N; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
Can Code: S84N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/21/2028
Can Code: S84N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/23/2028
Can Code: S84N D3L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/24/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (6-pack 7-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800063267)
Can Code: S84N D1D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/21/2028
Can Code: S84N D1D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/23/2028
Can Code: S84N D3D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/23/2028
Can Code: S84N D1D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/27/2028
Can Code: S84N D2D; “Best if Used By” date: 1/27/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800013275)
Can Code: S88N D1M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/17/2028

Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800025015)
Can Code: S83N 45K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/2/2027

Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800075015)
Can Code: S83N 45K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/2/2027

Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (UPC: 51403)
Can Code: S74N D2M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/10/2028

Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (UPC: 99287)
Can Code: S94N D3N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/13/2028
Can Code: S94N D4N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/13/2028

Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water (UPC: 99285)
Can Code: S92N D1L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028
Can Code: S92N D2L; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028

Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium (UPC: 95836)
Can Code: S91N 41K: “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
Can Code: S91N 43M; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027
Can Code: S91N 44M; “Best if Used By” date: 12/13/2027

Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added (UPC: 99284)
Can Code: S90N D2N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/8/2028
Can Code: S90N D1M; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028
Can Code: S90N D2N; “Best if Used By” date: 1/9/2028

H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4122043345)
Can Code: S9FA 45K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027
Can Code: S9FA 46K; “Best if Used By” date: 12/12/2027

The company added that if you have a recalled tuna can, you can return it to the retailer for a full refund or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product at [email protected].