A third-party distributor mistakenly shipped recalled cans of tuna that could potentially cause life-threatening food poisoning to major retailers around the country, the Food & Drug Administration said this week.
In February 2025, Tri-Union Seafoods issued an initial recall of its Genova Yellowfin Tuna cans after a supplier pointed out that the “easy open” pull tab lid had a manufacturing defect.
The faulty lids could cause the tuna to leak or be contaminated with a bacteria known as clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
In an update on the FDA’s site this week, Tri-Union Seafoods warned customers that batches of the quarantined tuna cans linked to the botulism recall were mistakenly shipped out.
A third-party distributor sent the recalled tuna to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin; Giant Foods stores in Maryland and Virginia; and Safeway, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in California, the company said.
The recalled tuna cans include a four-pack of 5 oz Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil with UPC 4800073265 and best-by dates of Jan. 21, 2028 or Jan. 24, 2028.
It also includes 5 oz Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt with UPC 4800013275 and a best-by date of Jan. 17, 2028.
The manufacturer said customers should not use the product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention.
Customers should return the recalled products to their place of purchase for a full refund, throw it in the garbage or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product.
