NEW YORK (AP/1010 WINS) -- Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores that include Trader Joe's in New York and New Jersey have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.
Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California, last week recalled certain lots of tuna sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The impacted Trader Joe's products were sold at stores in New York and New Jersey, among other states, the FDA said.
The Genova brand was also sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in states that include New Jersey. The Van Camp’s label was also sold at Walmart and independent retailers in New Jersey.
A full list of products can be found at the FDA.gov.
Tri-Union Seafoods said that lids on the “easy open” cans may have a manufacturing defect that could cause the products to leak or to become contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism.
The affected products have retail codes listed in the recall notice and best-by dates in 2027 and 2028.
No illnesses have been reported to date, the company said. Consumers should not consume the recalled tuna even if it doesn't look or smell spoiled. Return the recalled tuna to the store for a full refund, throw it away or contact Tri-Union Seafoods.
Botulism is a rare but serious illness that occurs when a toxin caused by the bacteria attacks the body's nerves. It can cause difficulty breathing, paralysis and death.
1010 WINS contributed to this report.