Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna Recalled for Botulism Risk
Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna is being recalled because the easy-pull lids were not properly secured, potentially allowing Clostridium botulinum contamination. Approximately 14,147 cases were distributed nationwide.
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 Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk foodborne pathogen. No illnesses have been reported, and the contamination risk is potential rather than confirmed. This matches the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in water (Low sodium, 5 oz cans) is being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Approximately 14,147 cases were distributed nationwide with Best By dates of 12/12/2027 or 12/13/2027 and lot codes S91N 41K, S91N 43M, or S91N 44M. The product is identified by UPC# 95836.
The manufacturer, Chicken of the Sea and Thai Union, identified that the easy-pull lids on affected cans were not secured properly during production. This defect may allow the product to become contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a serious bacterial pathogen that causes botulism.
The recalled product was sold exclusively through Trader Joe's stores and distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water, Low sodium; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 95836
- Manufacturer
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- 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 (4)
- Best By dates: 12/12/2027
- 12/13/2027 Lots: S91N 41K
- S91N 43M
- S91N 44M
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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