Which California grocery stores sold canned tuna with risk of botulism? See the list
A California-based seafood company issued a voluntary recall of canned tuna carrying a risk of botulism.
That includes canned fish sold in California.
Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled cans of tuna sold in 28 states after a supplier said there was an issue with the pull-tab can lids that “may compromise the integrity of the product seal,” The Miami Herald reported.
This “manufacturing defeat” could cause cans to leak or contaminated with a bacteria that could cause botulism, a potentially fatal food poisoning, the El Segundo seafood company said in a Feb. 7 news release.
Tri-Union Seafoods said it issued the voluntary recall “out of an abundance of caution.”
There have been no reported illnesses tied to the recalled cans, Tri-Union Seafoods said.
Here’s what Californians need to know:
What is botulism?
Botulism is a medical emergency that can cause weakness in muscles that control breathing, which can lead to difficulty breathing or death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Which canned tuna brands are affected by recall?
According to Tri-Union Seafoods, the recalled tuna cans were sold under the brand names:
- Genova
- H-E-B
- Trader Joe’s
Van Camp
Which recalled cans of tuna were sold in California?
Tri-Union Seafoods said the only affected cans sold in California were five-ounce Genova cans, which could include:
5-ounce single Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, best by Dec. 12, 2027, or Jan. 24, 2028
5-ounce single Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, best by Jan. 13, 2028, or Jan. 18, 2028.
5-ounce four-pack Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, best by Dec. 13, 2027; Jan. 21, 2028; Jan. 23, 2028, or Jan. 24, 2028.
5-ounce single Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, best by Jan. 17, 2028.
You can find exact lot numbers in Tri-Union Seafood’s recall notice.
Where was recalled tuna sold in California?
The recalled cans were sold in eight major grocery chains and independent grocery stores across the country, including H-E-B, Harris Teeter and Publix, the Miami Herald reported.
In California, the five-ounce Genova cans were sold at Kroger, Safeway and Walmart supermarkets, as well as independent retailers.
Walmart confirmed the impacted cans were sold in California, according to the Miami Herald.
Kroger, the parent company of grocery store chains Ralph’s, Food 4 Less and Foods Co, said potentially contaminated cans were not sold in California stores.
Safeway’s parent company, Albertsons, had not shared information about where recalled cans were sold as of Tuesday afternoon.
What should I do if I bought recalled tuna?
Do not eat recalled canned tuna, even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
You can return the cans to the retailer you purchased them from for a refund or throw them away. Tri-Union Seafoods said in its news release you can contact the company for a retrieval kit and a replacement coupon.
For questions on the recall or to request a retrieval kit, you can reach Tri-Union Seafoods by calling 833-374-0171 or emailing support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
That’s 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in California.
Contact your doctor or go to the emergency room if you have symptoms of food-borne botulism, which include:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Muscle weakness
- Double vision
- Drooping eyelids
- Blurry vision
- Slurred speech
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty moving the eyes
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
The Miami Herald’s David J. Neal contributed to this story.
This story was originally published February 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM with the headline "Which California grocery stores sold canned tuna with risk of botulism? See the list."
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