Recalled Tuna Was Accidentally Sold In
9 States including Virginia
On January 19, 2026, the FDA announced that Tri-Union Seafoods, the company involved in the February recall, is cautioning consumers that a distributor "inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated to a February 2025 recall." The original voluntary recall followed notification from a supplier that the "easy open" pull tab lid had a manufacturing defect on some products.
This defect means the cans may not have sealed properly, and could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning (commonly known as botulism).
How to Tell If Your Tuna Is Part of the Recall
The current recall started after Tri-Union Seafoods discovered that quarantined cases associated with the initial recall were accidentally shipped by a third-party distributor. The products were distributed to the following stores:
- Meijer: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and WisconsinGiant Foods: Maryland and VirginiaSafeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions: California
Recalled products have specific can codes and best-by dates on the bottom of the cans:
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5.0 oz, 4 Pack
UPC: 4800073265
Can Code: S84N D2L, S84N D3L
Best if Used By Date: 1/21/2028, 1/24/2028
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
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