Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Tuna Recall
Tri-Union Seafoods Issues recall of select tuna cans due to clostridium botulinum risk.On February 7, 2025, Tri-Union Seafoods recalled select lots of canned tuna products due to a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal causing it to leak or be contaminated with clostridium botulinum.
The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division strongly recommends that food program operators take precautions to ensure these products are not served or consumed and instead are disposed of or returned to the place of purchase per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Please note that per the FDA these products are not U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods items.
The following information is directly from the FDA:
EL SEGUNDO, CA, February 7, 2025– Tri-Union Seafoods has made the decision to voluntarily recall select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. This voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution following the notification from our supplier that the “easy open” pull tab can lid on limited products encountered a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported and the recall is being conducted to ensure consumer safety.
For further information on this recall, please visit the FDA Safety Alert Web page
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Contact Information
Consumers or program operators with questions about the recall can contact Tri-Union Seafoods by phone at 833-374-0171 or by email at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com.
If you have any other questions regarding this subject, please contact Jeremy Partsch, Office Technician, by phone at 916-322-3005 or by email at jpartsch@cde.ca.gov.