ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Check your pantries.

On February 7, Tri-Union Seafoods recalled a variety of canned tuna because of a faulty pull-tab seal. Company officials say they received word from their supplier that the “easy open” pull tabs have a defect that compromises the integrity of the seal. It could leak or lead to toxin contamination that causes botulism, which can be deadly.

No illnesses associated with the product have been reported, but consumers are warned not to ingest the tuna regardless of how it appears or smells.  Anyone feeling sick should seek immediate medical attention.

The products were sold under different brands at multiple national retailers, but only Trader Joe’s is affected in New York.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Trader Joe’s Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil – UPC: 51403, CAN CODE: S74N D2M, BEST IF USED BY: 1/10/2028
  • Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil – UPC: 99287, CAN CODE: S94N D3N  &  S94N D4N, BEST IF USED BY: 1/13/2028
  • Trader Joe’s Solid White Tuna in Water – UPC: 99285, CAN CODE: S92N D1L  &  S92N D2L, BEST IF USED BY: 1/9/2028
  • Trader Joe’s Solid White Water Low Sodium – UPC: 95836, CAN CODE: S91N 41K  &  S91N 43M  &  S91N 44M, BEST IF USED BY: 12/12/2027 & 12/13/2027
  • Trader Joe’s Solid White Water No Salt Added – UPC: 99284, CAN CODE: S90N D2N  &  S90N D1M  &  S90D2N, BEST IF USED BY: 1/8/2028 & 1/9/2028

All recalled products can be returned to retailers for a full refund. You can also contact Tri-Union Seafoods at (833)-374-0171 for a retrieval kit and coupon for a replacement product.