Recalled Tuna Products Show Up In US Stores

Tri-Union Seafoods recently warned consumers that a third party, whose name was not revealed, inadvertently released quarantined tuna products that were recalled last February. The items, Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil and Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, were distributed to several outlets of Meijer, Giant Food, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions across the US. “Consumers should not use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention,” read a Tri-Union statement.

The products were recalled last year because they were likely contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria due to a manufacturing defect of the lid, according to Tri-Union, US subsidiary of Thai Union. The recall involved products of the Genova and Van Camp’s brands and private labels from retailers H-E-B and Trader Joe’s sold in several states, including Washington D.C. and New York.