Trader Joe's Canned Albacore Tuna Recalled for Potential Botulism Contamination
Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna is being recalled because the easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, risking contamination with botulism bacteria.
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: FDA Class II recall involving Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness. No illnesses or deaths have been reported. This meets the High severity threshold: high-risk pathogen without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in olive oil (5 oz cans) is being recalled due to a defect in the easy-pull lid.
The easy-pull lid was not secured properly on some cans, which may cause the product to become contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that causes botulism. Botulism is a serious illness that can result in severe health consequences if untreated.
The affected product was distributed nationwide. The recall involves 14,147 cases with Best By dates of 01/13/2028 and lot codes S84ND3N and S94ND4N. The product is sold exclusively by Trader Joe's.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Bring the product to your local Trader Joe's for a refund or contact the store with any questions about this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in olive oil; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 99287
- Manufacturer
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- 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 (2)
- Best By dates: 01/13/2028 Lots: S84ND3N
- S94ND4N
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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