Washington, D.C., USA- January 13, 2020: FDA Sign at its headquarters in Washington DC. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the USA.
El Segundo, CA – Tri-Union Seafoods has issued an expanded recall of Genova Tuna after discovering that a third-party distributor inadvertently shipped previously recalled product to limited retail stores. The recall stems from a February 2025 voluntary recall prompted by a supplier alert that certain “easy open” pull-tab cans had a manufacturing defect. The flaw could compromise the integrity of the seal, potentially allowing contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria responsible for botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
The affected products were distributed to the following retailers:
- Meijer – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
- Giant Foods – Maryland and Virginia
- Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions – California
| Description | UPC | Can Code | Best if Used By Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack | 4800073265 | S84N D2L | 1/21/2028 |
| S84N D3L | 1/24/2028 | ||
| Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz | 4800013275 | S88N D1M | 1/17/2028 |
Tri-Union Seafoods urged consumers not to use the product, even if it appears normal or smells fine. Anyone who feels unwell after consuming the tuna should seek immediate medical attention.
Customers with the recalled product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, discard it, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for replacement product. The company can be reached at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
