Genova Solid White Tuna Recalled for Potential Botulism Contamination
Chicken of the Sea recalls Genova branded solid white tuna nationwide due to improperly secured easy-pull lids that may allow Clostridium botulinum contamination.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) without reported illness. Per the severity rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness receive a score of 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Chicken of the Sea is recalling Genova branded Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil (5 oz cans) due to a manufacturing defect. The product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly, which may allow contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
The recall affects approximately 14,147 cases distributed nationwide. The recalled products are identified by specific lot codes and best-by dates listed in the official FDA recall notice.
Clostridium botulinum is a serious pathogen that can cause botulism, a severe foodborne illness. Consumers who have purchased affected products should refer to the lot codes and best-by dates provided in the FDA recall notice to determine if their purchase is involved in this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Genova branded Solid white Tuna; In Olive Oil; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC.; El Sugundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 00215,
- Manufacturer
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
- Hazard
- clostridium-botulinum
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- Best By dates: 12/12/2027
- 01/24/2028 Lots: S94N 42K
- S94N 43K
- S94N 44K
- S94N D1L flat of 24- 5 ounce individual cans: 01/13/2028
- 01/17/2028
- 01/24/2028
- 12/12/2027
- 01/21/2028
- 01/27/2028 Lots: S84ND1N
- S84ND2M
- S84ND4H
- S88ND1M
- S94N42K
- S94N43K
- S94N44K
- S94ND1M
- S94ND1L Shrink wrapped 6- 7 ounce can pack: 01/21/2028
- 01/23/2028
- 01/27/2028 Lots: S84ND1D
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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