Genova canned tuna sold at Costco stores is being recalled for botulism risk, according to a notice published by Thai Union. This is part of a larger recall that was posted on the FDA web site on February 10, 2025, but provides more details along with an image of the product. Other brands recalled include HEB, Trader Joe's, and Van Camp. According to the FDA notice, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The notice was sent to Costco members who purchased this item. The recalling firm is Tri Union Seafood. Symptoms of botulism poisoning can include double vision, blurred vision, dilated pupils, drooping eyelids, and difficulty focusing eyes. They can also include difficulty speaking, facial muscle weakness, a frozen expression, shortness of breath, … [Read more...]
Some Canned Tuna Recalled For Possible Botulism Risk
Some brands of canned tuna are being recalled for possible botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California. You can see the list of recalled products along with the UPC number, best if used by date, and can size at the FDA web site. The recalled products include Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Van Camp's Solid Light Tuna in Oil, Trader Joe's Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna in Water, Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna Low Sodium, Trader Joe's Solid White Water No Salt Added, and HEB Solid White … [Read more...]
Farmer Creek Albacore Tuna Recalled for Botulism Risk
Farmer Creek of Cloverdale, OR is recalling canned albacore tuna with any codes starting with "OC" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism, a life-threatening illness. Consumers who have purchased these products should not each them. Food that is contaminated with Clostridium botulinum many not not look or smell spoiled. Botulism, is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Symptoms includes general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing, difficulty breathing, abdominal bloating and constipation. Anyone experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. At the time of the recall there had been no reports of illness. The recalled products were packaged … [Read more...]
Ecola Canned Salmon and Tuna recalled for Botulism Risk
ECOLA Seafoods Inc. of Cannon Beach, Oregon is recalling all canned salmon and tuna with any code starting with “OC” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as botulism can cause life-threatening illness or death. Food that is contaminated with botulism may not smell or look spoiled. Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, muscle weakness or abdominal distension may also occur. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor immediately. The products were distributed to consumers in Oregon through September. They were packaged in metal cans with net … [Read more...]
