Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled. Here's what you need to know
NEW YORK (WABC) -- A recall has been issued for canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart stores in the Tri-State and available under several brand names.
The recall is due to a can defect that could potentially cause botulism contamination.
The impacted products were produced by Tri-Union Seafoods and sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names.
According to the FDA, a manufacturing defect is affecting the seal of the cans potentially causing them to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported.
The products under the recall were sold at Trader Joe's New York and New Jersey stores and Walmart stores in New Jersey.
Recalled products include specific can codes and Best if Used By dates indicated on the bottom of the cans, and UPC numbers.
A full list can be found on the FDA's website.
"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," the company stated, warning consumers not to use the product "even if it does not look or smell spoiled" and advising any consumers who are feeling unwell to "seek immediate medical attention."
Customers with the recalled products are asked to either return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171.
(ABC News contributed to this report.)
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