⚠️ NJ retailers canned tuna recall

⚠️ Risk of botulism

⚠️ Three brands covered in recall

Canned tuna products sold under three brands at stores across New Jersey have been recalled over a risk of potentially life-threatening botulism.

Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled many canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp's and Trader Joe's brand names.

A supplier alerted the parent company about a manufacturing defect in the "easy open" pull tab can lid on certain products, that might cause early wearing of the product seal.

The problem could lead to a leak, or contamination with bacteria known as "clostridium botulinum."

Botulism is a life-threatening disease caused by ingesting a potent neurotoxin produced by such bacteria.

Consumers have been warned not to use the product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Due to the normally longer shelf life of canned tuna, best-by dates of recalled cans stretch into January 2028.

No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported, as of Tuesday.

Recalled products -- with UPC numbers, can codes and "Best if Used By" dates -- are listed below.

Customers with any recalled tuna cans were urged to either return it to the retailer for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly -- for a retrieval kit and coupon for a replacement product.

Consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods with questions or to request replacement products via email at [email protected] or 833-374-0171, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.