The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0611-2025·Announced 2025-03-19

Genova Yellowfin Tuna Cans Recalled for Botulism Risk

Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna cans are being recalled because the easy-pull lid was not properly secured, which may cause Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recall affects 14,147 cases distributed nationwide with best-by dates from December 2027 through January 2028.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the rubric criterion of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' The serious nature of botulism warrants an elevated severity score despite the absence of confirmed cases.

Plain-English summary

Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil is being recalled nationwide due to a manufacturing defect. The 5-ounce cans have easy-pull lids that were not properly secured. The recall affects 14,147 cases distributed nationwide, with best-by dates ranging from December 13, 2027 through January 27, 2028. Multiple lot codes are affected, including S84N D1N, S84N D2M, S84N 41M, S84N 42M, S84N 42N, S84N 43N, S84N D1L, S84N D3L, S84N D1D, S84N D3D, and S84N D2D.

The improperly secured lid may allow the product to become adulterated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that causes botulism, a serious foodborne illness. This FDA Class II recall was issued to address the public health risk posed by this defect.

The recalled product

Product
Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna; Genova; 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 73265 UPC# 48000 13265 UPC# 48000 63267 Product is packaged in several different configurat
Manufacturer
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Category
Food — Canned Seafood
Hazard
  • botulism
  • improper-seal

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 (17)

  • Best By dates: 12/13/2027
  • 1/13/2028
  • 01/17/2028
  • 01/21/2028
  • 01/23/2028
  • 01/24/2028
  • 01/27/2028 Lots: S84N D1N
  • S84N D2M
  • S84N 41M
  • S84N 42M
  • S84N 42N
  • S84N 43N
  • S84N D1L
  • S84N D3L
  • S84N D1D
  • S84N D3D
  • S84N D2D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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