The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced certain brands of tuna are being recalled due to a safety concern.
A press release on Monday said Tri-Union Seafoods recalled some of its tuna products sold under the H-E-B, Genova and other brand names with expiration dates of 2027 and 2028.
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The issue is a manufacturing defect with the “easy open” pull tab on the can lid.
According to the press release, the seal’s integrity may become compromised over time, causing it to leak or become infected with Clostridium botulinum.
Users are advised not to consume the product, even if it doesn’t seem spoiled in any way.
The press release said users could return affected cans to the retailer for a full refund or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement.
Clostridium Botulinum is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, better known as botulism.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a rare disease that affects the nervous system.
Early symptoms include weakness, extreme tiredness and vertigo. This can escalate to vomiting, constipation, abdominal swelling, diarrhea, and weakness in the arms and neck.
Symptoms usually appear within 12 to 36 hours but can have a maximum range of four hours to eight days.
The WHO notes that fever and loss of consciousness are not symptoms. The disease is fatal in 5 to 10 percent of cases.
This recall only includes certain cans of tuna. To find the recall information, click here.
You can call Tri-Union Seafoods at 833-374-0171 or support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com.
