Fatal Food Poisoning Risk Prompts Canned Tuna Recall In NJ

NEW JERSEY— A seafood retailer is recalling canned tuna sold in New Jersey due to the risk of a potentially-fatal form of food poisoning, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling select lots of canned tuna products that were sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brand names, and ask customers not to eat the affected product "even if it does not look or smell spoiled."

The California-based company said that the "easy open" pull tab can on some of the cans has a manufacturing defect, which can cause the cans to leak or be contaminated with botulism — a rare but serious illness that attacks the body's nervous system.

In New Jersey, the products were sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart, and several independent retailers. The specific cans can be identified by their UPC, codes, and use-by dates:

Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil (5-ounce can) (UPC: 4800025015)

• Can Code: S83N 45K; "Best if Used By" date: 12/2/2027

Van Camp's Solid Light Tuna in Oil (4-pack 5-ounce cans) (UPC: 4800075015)

• Can Code: S83N 45K; "Best if Used By" date: 12/2/2027

Trader Joe's Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil (UPC: 51403)

• Can Code: S74N D2M; "Best if Used By" date: 1/10/2028

Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (UPC: 99287)

• Can Code: S94N D3N; "Best if Used By" date: 1/13/2028
• Can Code: S94N D4N; "Best if Used By" date: 1/13/2028

Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna in Water (UPC: 99285)

• Can Code: S92N D1L; "Best if Used By" date: 1/9/2028
• Can Code: S92N D2L; "Best if Used By" date: 1/9/2028

Trader Joe's Solid White Water Low Sodium (UPC: 95836)

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

Trader Joe's Solid White Water No Salt Added (UPC: 99284)

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

There have been no reported illnesses linked to these products, the FDA said.

Consumers who have one of the recalled cans are asked to return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw the can away, contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product. Tri-Union Seafoods can be contacted at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171. The toll-free number hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern.