Tuna recall at Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Costco, Trader Joe's. Botulism is possible

Miami Herald

11-02-2025

Problems with canned tuna cans can cause botulism and has caused a recall involving six of the nation's top seven grocery sellers, as well as independent grocers and two other well-known chains.
So heads up, Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Safeway, Publix, H-E-B, Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's tuna eaters.
Here's what's recalled from where and why the recall is happening:
What's the problem?
Tri-Union Seafood says a supplier said a problem with the pull tab can lid on some tuna products '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.'
What you should do now
This might seem common sense, but don't eat recalled canned tuna if you have it, no matter how it looks or smells.
Return the tuna to the seller for a refund. Or throw it in the garbage. Tri-Union says you can reach out to it for a retrieval kit and coupon for a replacement.
For questions on this recall, contact Tri-Union at [e-mail] or 833-374-0171, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.
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What canned tuna is recalled?
Listed by stores named in Tri-Union Seafood's recall notice, which is also where you'll find the exact lot codes.
Walmart: Van Camp's Solid Light Tuna in Oil, 5-ounce single cans and in four packs, best by Dec. 2, 2027; Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 12, 2027, or Jan. 24, 2028; Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Jan. 13, 2028 and Jan. 17, 2028, and four packs of 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 13, 2027 and Jan. 21, 2008. Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, 5-ounce cans, best by Jan. 17, 2028. Walmart says this hit stores in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington.
Costco: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, six packs of 7-ounce cans, best by Jan. 21, Jan. 23 and Jan. 27, 2028, from stores in Florida and Georgia.
Publix: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 12, 2027 or Jan. 24, 2028; Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, four packs of 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 13, 2027 and Jan. 21, 2008.
Harris Teeter: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5oz, best by Dec. 12, 2027 or Jan. 24, 2028.
Kroger, Fred Meyer and QFC stores: Genova Albacore Tuna Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 12, 2027 or Jan. 24, 2028. Tri-Union doesn't list, but Kroger does list, Chicken of the Sea Genova Tonno Tuna, four packs of 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 13, 2027, and Jan. 23, 2028. Kroger says this affects stores in Lexington, Kentucky, the Louisville metropolitan area, Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis metropolitan area, Southeastern Ohio, Eastern West Virginia, Virginia and Louisiana.
H-E-B: H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water, four packs of 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 12, 2027. The recall notice says H-E-B received recalled Genova tuna in 5-ounce cans also, but H-E-B's site lists only its store brand.
Safeway: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 12, 2027 or Jan. 24, 2028; Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Jan. 13, 2028, and Jan. 17, 2028, and four packs of 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 13, 2027, and Jan. 21, 2008. Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, 5-ounce cans, best by Jan. 17, 2028.
Trader Joe's: For the lot numbers to these products, all of which are store brands, check the Trader Joe's site.
Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, best by Jan. 10, 2028, stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Solid White Albacore Tuna No Salt Added, best by Jan. 8 or 9, 2028, stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Solid White Albacore Tuna, Salt Added, best by Jan. 9, 2028, stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Solid White Albacore Tuna, Low Sodium, best by Dec. 12, 2027, stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, best by Dec. 13, 2027 for stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil, Salt Added, best by Jan. 13, 2028, for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
Independent grocers in Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Van Camp's Solid Light Tuna in Oil, 5-ounce single cans and in four packs, best by Dec. 2, 2027.
Independent grocers in Florida, North Carolina, California, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, New Jersey and Tennessee: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 12, 2027 or Jan. 24, 2028; Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5-ounce cans, best by Jan. 13, 2028, and Jan. 17, 2028, and four packs of 5-ounce cans, best by Dec. 13, 2027, and Jan. 21, 2008. Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, 5-ounce cans, best by Jan. 17, 2028.