Canned Tuna Recalled From Costco, Trader Joe’s, and More Due to Botulism Risk

If your pantry is stocked with canned tuna from Costco, Trader Joe’s, or Walmart, you might need to toss them out. According to a statement issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Tri-Union Seafoods’ canned tuna products have been voluntarily recalled due to a manufacturing defect on the cans’ pull tab. The defective tab can cause the product “to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.”

Clostridium botulinum—which can be found in honey, soil, and improperly canned food—is a bacterium that can lead to a type of food poisoning that typically involves symptoms like trouble breathing, droopy eyes, slurred speech, and bodily weakness. “No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported and the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety,” the FDA says. The product distribution details are listed 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

Additionally, take a look at any recently purchased canned tuna products to ensure none are impacted by the recall. Below, find product details of the affected brands.

Genova

Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz, UPC 4800000215

• Can Code: S94N 42K, Best if Used by 12/12/2027
• Can Code: S94N 43K, Best if Used by 12/12/2027
• Can Code S94N 44K, Best if Used by 12/12/2027
• Can Code S94N D1L, Best if Used by 1/24/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz, UPC 4800013265

• Can Code: S84N D1N; Best if Used by 1/13/2028
• Can Code: S84N D2M; 1/17/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack, UPC 4800073265

• Can Code: S84N 41M; Best if Used by 12/13/2027
• Can Code: S84N 42M; Best if Used by 12/13/2027
• Can Code: S84N 42N; Best if Used by 12/13/2027
• Can Code: S84N 43N; Best if Used by 12/13/2027
• Can Code: S84N D1L; Best if Used by 1/21/2028
• Can Code: S84N D1L; Best if Used by 1/23/2028
• Can Code: S84N D3L; Best if Used by 1/24/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 7.0 oz 6 Pack, UPC 4800063267

• Can Code: S84N D1D; Best if Used by 1/21/2028
• Can Code: S84N D1D; Best if Used by 1/23/2028
• Can Code: S84N D3D; Best if Used by 1/23/2028
• Can Code: S84N D1D; Best if Used by 1/27/2028
• Can Code: S84N D2D; Best if Used by 1/27/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz, UPC 4800013275

• Can Code: S88N D1M; Best if Used by 1/17/2028

Van Camp’s Seafood

Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5.0 oz, UPC 4800025015

• Can Code S83N 45K; Best if Used by 12/2/2027

Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5 oz 4 Pack, UPC 4800075015

• Can Code S83N 45K; Best if Used by 12/2/2027

Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, UPC 51403

• Can Code: S74N D2M; Best if Used by 1/10/2028

Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, UPC 99287

• Can Code: S94N D3N; Best if Used by 1/13/2028
• Can Code: S94N D4N; Best if Used by 1/13/2028

Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water, UPC 99285

• Can Code: S92N D1L; Best if Used by 1/9/2028
• Can Code: S92N D2L; Best if Used by 1/9/2028

Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium, UPC 95836

• Can Code: S91N 41K; Best if Used by 12/12/2027
• Can Code: S91N 43M; Best if Used by 12/13/2027
• Can Code: S91N 44M; Best if Used by 12/13/2027

Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added, UPC 99284

• Can Code: S90N D2N; Best if Used by 1/8/2028
• Can Code: S90N D1M; Best if Used by 1/9/2028
• Can Code: S90N D2N; Best if Used by 1/9/2028

H-E-B

H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water 5.0 oz 4 Pack, UPC 4122043345

• Can Code: S9FA 45K; Best if Used by 12/12/2027
• Can Code: S9FA 46K; Best if Used by 12/12/2027

If you have a recalled tuna can, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or call 833-374-0171 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST for a retrieval kit and coupon for a replacement product.