Michigan residents are being urged to check their pantries before opening canned tuna. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall tied to potential botulism concerns involving canned tuna sold in Michigan and eight other states.
Why the Tuna Is Being Recalled
The affected cans were first recalled in February last year due to a defect in the easy open pull tabs. Over time, that defect can compromise the seal, allowing leaks that raise the risk of botulism, a rare but serious illness.
According to reporting cited by Health.com, Tri-Union Foods had quarantined the recalled products. A distributor mistakenly shipped some of those cans anyway, sending them into retail circulation.
The tuna was sold under the Trader Joe’s, Genova, and Van Camp brands at major retailers including Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, Safeway, and Costco.
Which Products Are Affected in Michigan
The latest recall, issued Monday, involves five ounce cans of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt. Details include:
- Best if used by date: January 17, 2028
- Can code: S88N D1M
- UPC: 4800013275
Also included are five ounce four packs of the same Genova Yellowfin Tuna with best if used by dates ranging from January 21 through January 24, 2028. Those four packs carry:
- Can codes: S84N D2L and S84N D3L
- UPC: 4800073265
Where the Tuna Was Sold
In Michigan, the affected products were sold at Meijer stores. They were also distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin, as well as at Giant Food stores in Maryland and Virginia, and at Safeway and other retailers in California.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who have the recalled tuna should not eat it. The FDA advises discarding the product or returning it to the place of purchase for a refund. Anyone who believes they may have symptoms related to botulism should seek medical attention immediately.
More details are available through FDA recall notices and retailer advisories.
- NMD Staff
Staff@NewMediaDetroit.com