Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s Canned tuna recalled due to Botulism

United States

Update January 19th, 2026:
Tri-Union Seafoods announced an expansion of its February 2025 canned tuna recall after discovering that a third-party distributor inadvertently shipped quarantined Genova® tuna products that were part of the original recall.

The newly identified affected products are limited quantities of Genova® Yellowfin Tuna, distributed to the following retailers and states:

- Meijer – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
- Giant Foods – Maryland and Virginia
- Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions – California

Additional affected products:

PRODUCT: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack
- UPC: 4800073265
- Can Codes: S84N D2L (Best by 1/21/2028), S84N D3L (Best by 1/24/2028)

PRODUCT: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz
- UPC: 4800013275
- Can Code: S88N D1M (Best by 1/17/2028)

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tri-union-seafoods-identifies-additional-quantities-recalled-genovar-tuna-limited-retailers-due


February 10th, 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. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

The impacted products were distributed to retail stores as follows:
- H-E-B label - Texas.
- Trader Joe’s label – Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.
- Genova 7 oz. - Costco in Florida and Georgia.
- Genova 5 oz. - Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas.
- Van Camp’s label – Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey

AFFECTED PRODUCT:

PRODUCT: Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz
- UPC: 4800000215
- Can Code: S94N 42K, S94N 44K, S94N D1L
- Best if Used by Date: 12/12/2027 and 1/24/2028

PRODUCT: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz
- UPC: 4800013265
- Can Code: S84N D1N, S84N D2M
- Best if Used by Date: 1/13/2028 and 1/17/2028

PRODUCT: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack
- UPC: 4800073265
- Can Code: S84N 41M, S84N 42M, S84N 43N, S84N D1L, S84N D3L
- Best if Used by Date: 12/13/2027, 1/21/2028, 1/23/2028 and 1/24/2028

PRODUCT: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 7.0 oz 6 Pack
- UPC: 4800063267
- Can Code: S84N D1D, S84N D3D, S84N D1D and S84N D2D
- Best if Used by Date: 1/21/2028, 1/23/2028 and 1/27/2028

PRODUCT: Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz
- UPC: 4800013275
- Can Code: S88N D1M
- Best if Used by Date: 1/17/2028

PRODUCT: Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5.0 oz
- UPC: 4800025015
- Can Code: S83N 45K
- Best if Used by Date: 12/2/2027

PRODUCT: Van Camp’s Solid Light Tuna in Oil 5 oz 4 Pack
- UPC: 4800075015
- Can Code: S83N 45K
- Best if Used by Date: 12/2/2027

PRODUCT: Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil
- UPC: 51403
- Can Code: S74N D2M
- Best if Used by Date: 1/10/2028

PRODUCT: Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil
- UPC: 99287
- Can Code: S94N D3N, S94N D4N
- Best if Used by Date: 1/13/2028

PRODUCT: Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water
- UPC: 99285
- Can Code: S92N D1L, S92N D2L
- Best if Used by Date: 1/9/2028

PRODUCT: Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium
- UPC: 95836
- Can Code: S91N 41K, S91N 43M, S91N 44M
- Best if Used by Date: 12/12/2027 and 12/13/2027

PRODUCT: Trader Joe's - No mentioned product name
- UPC: 99284
- Can Code: S90N D2N
- Best if Used by Date: 1/8/2028

PRODUCT: Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added
- UPC: N/A
- Can Code: S90N D1M, S90N D2N
- Best if Used by Date: 1/9/2028

PRODUCT: H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water 5.0 oz 4 Pack
- UPC: 4122043345
- Can Codes: S9FA 45K, S9FA 46K
- Best if Used by Date: 12/12/2027

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. If you have a recalled tuna can, please return it to the retailer for a full refund.



Company name: Tri-Union Seafoods
Brand name: Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s
Product recalled: Canned tuna
Reason of the recall: Potential Foodborne Illness - Botulism
FDA Recall date: February 10, 2025

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tri-union-seafoods-issues-recall-select-genovar-van-campsr-h-e-b-and-trader-joesr-tuna-cans-due