The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0613-2025·Announced 2025-03-19

Trader Joe's Tuna Recall Due to Unsealed Lids, Botulism Risk

Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water is being recalled because improperly secured easy-pull lids may allow contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

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 Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. No illnesses have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical—improper seal may allow contamination, but no contamination has been confirmed. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness receive a High (3) rating.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, 5 oz cans (4 oz drained weight), is being recalled nationwide. The product is manufactured by Chicken of the Sea/Thai Union and distributed exclusively by Trader Joe's.

The recall was issued because the cans' easy-pull lids may not be properly secured, creating a risk that the product could become contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause botulism.

Affected products have best-by dates of January 9, 2028 or January 10, 2028, and lot codes S92ND1L or S92ND2L. Approximately 14,147 cases are affected. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, discard it or return it to Trader Joe's for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, salt added; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 0099285
Manufacturer
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Category
Food — Canned Tuna
Hazard
  • unsealed-container
  • 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 (3)

  • Best By dates: 01/09/2028
  • 01/10/2028 Lots: S92ND1L
  • S92ND2L

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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