The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on canned tuna products sold in Texas stores due to potential contamination from a deadly foodborne illness, including at H-E-B, Kroger and Walmart. Here's what to look out for. (See list below.)
On Monday, the FDA published an announcement from Tri-Union Seafoods, which issued the voluntary recall on the products Friday.
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The recall is due to a "manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal," the company wrote. This manufacturing defect can cause cans to leak, "or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning."
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, botulism is a "rare but serious illness" that "attacks the body's nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death."
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The FDA and Tri-Union Seafoods warns shoppers that products may be contaminated even if they do not look or smell spoiled, and to seek medical attention immediately if consumers are feeling unwell.
The products impacted by the manufacturing defects include:
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Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz
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