00:00Canned tuna recalled in nine states over botulism risk.
00:05The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall notice for certain canned Genova
00:09brand tuna products.
00:10Sold in nine states after a distributor mistakenly shipped products that had
00:15already been pulled from circulation over a botulism risk.
00:19According to the
00:20FDA, the tuna was part of an earlier recall issued in February 2025.
00:25By Tri-Union Seafoods, the company that owns and manufactures the Genova
00:30brand.
00:31The company had flagged a defect in the can's easy open-pull tabs that could
00:35weaken the seal over time, allowing leaks or contamination.
00:40The owners were supposed to remain quarantined.
00:42Instead, a third-party distributor accidentally
00:45sent some of them back into retail supply.
00:48The concern now, though, has to do with
00:50the likely presence of Clostridium botulinum, bacteria that cause botulism.
00:55and a rare but serious form of food poisoning that can lead to paralysis and can eat
01:00even be life-threatening.
01:01The FDA says the risk comes not from visible spoilers
01:05but from the compromised packaging, meaning the tuna may look and smell normal.
01:10So, it's probably best not to rely on your senses to judge if it's safe.
01:14The reason
01:15The reason
01:15The recall covers two Genova Yellow Finn Tuna products, a 5.0 oz.
01:204-pack of Yellow Finn Tuna in olive oil, UPC 48000
01:25073265
01:26Can
01:27Codes
01:28S84ND
01:292L
01:30S84ND
01:323L
01:33Best by January 21st and 24th
01:352028
01:36And a 5.0 oz. can of Yellow Finn Tuna
01:40And extra virgin olive oil with sea salt, UPC 48000
01:450013275
01:46Can
01:47Code
01:48S88ND
01:491M
01:50Best by January 17th, 2028
01:53Where the Tuna was sold
01:55The recalled cans were sold through Meyer stores across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan
02:00Ohio and Wisconsin
02:01Giant food locations in Maryland and Virginia
02:04And safe
02:05Way, Albertsons, Vaughan's and Pavilion stores throughout California.
02:10What
02:10What
02:11To Do
02:12If You Have It
02:13The FDA is urging customers not to eat the tuna
02:15Even if there are no obvious signs of spoilage. Shoppers are advised to return the
02:20recalled product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it safely. Though
02:25If commercial food botulism is rare, officials act fast. This recall remains a
02:30The FDA reflects follow-through lapses after an initial warning issued earlier.
02:35Thank you!
02:36Thank you.
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