TriUnion Recalls Genova Tuna for Botulism Risk

TriUnion Seafoods has issued a recall for specific Genova brand canned tuna products distributed to retailers in nine states, following the accidental release of previously quarantined stock by a third-party distributor. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on Monday, highlighting risks of contamination from a manufacturing defect that could lead to botulism, a potentially life-threatening form of food poisoning.

The issue stems from an initial voluntary recall in February 2025, when TriUnion learned from its supplier that the easy-open pull-tab lids on certain cans were defective. Over time, the flaw could compromise the seal, allowing leaks or exposure to Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produces toxins responsible for botulism. Symptoms of botulism include muscle weakness, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing or breathing, and the illness requires prompt medical treatment. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products to date.

TriUnion discovered the error after the quarantined cases were inadvertently shipped to limited retail outlets. The affected products include Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, a 5-ounce four-pack...