Several canned tuna brands sold in stores such as Trader Joe’s, Costco and Heb have been removed from the market because they could be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially mortal form of food poisoning.
Tri-union Seofoods of El Segund Genova brands, Van Camp’s, Heb and Trader Joe’s, according to food and medication administration (FDA, in English).
The company said that “easy opening” cans can have a manufacturing defect that could cause the products to be leaks or contaminated with the bacteria that cause botulism.
The affected products have retail sales codes that appear in the withdrawal notice and Expiration dates in 2027 and 2028.
The tuna was also sold in Harris Teeter, Publix, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart and some independent stores in several states.
To date there have been no cases of illness, according to the company. Consumers should not consume tuna that has been removed from the market, even if it does not seem or smell like poor. The retired tuna must be returned to the store or supermarket where it was acquired to obtain a complete reimbursement, discarded or the person who acquired it must contact tri-union Seofoods.
Botulism is a rare but serious disease which occurs when a toxin caused by bacteria attacks the nervous system. It can cause difficulty breathing, paralysis and death.
