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
- Affected units
- 14,147
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.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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