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Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union recalls Genova branded Solid white Tuna and 9 more: botulism risk

March 19, 2025 · Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProduct's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Location
El Segundo, CA
Reported by FDA
March 19, 2025
Recall started
February 4, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
BotulismLabeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Genova branded Solid white Tuna; In Olive Oil; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC.; El Sugundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 00215,
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 12/12/2027, 01/24/2028 Lots: S94N 42K; S94N 43K; S94N 44K; S94N D1L flat of 24- 5 ounce individual cans: 01/13/2028 ;01/17/2028; 01/24/2028; 12/12/2027; 01/21/2028; 01/27/2028 Lots: S84ND1N; S84ND2M; S84ND4H; S88ND1M; S94N42K; S94N43K; S94N44K; S94ND1M; S94ND1L Shrink wrapped 6- 7 ounce can pack: 01/21/2028; 01/23/2028; 01/27/2028 Lots: S84ND1D; S84ND3D; S84ND2D
  • HEB branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC# 41220 14184 (can); UPC# 41220 43345 (4 pack shrink pack) Chunk White Albacore Tuna in water; wild caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC# 41220 14205 (can); UPC# 41220 24585 (4 pack shrink pack)
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 12/12/2027 Lots: S9FA45K; S9FA46K
  • Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, no salt added; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 0099 2848
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 01/08/2028; 01/09/2028 Lots: S90ND2N; S90ND1M; S90ND2N
  • 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
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 01/13/2028 Lots: S84ND3N; S94ND4N
  • Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna; Genova; In Olive Oil; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC.; El Sugundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 73265 UPC# 48000 13265 UPC# 48000 63267 Product is packaged in several different configurations. shrink wrapped 4- 5 ounce can pack. flat of 24- 5 ounce individual cans. Shrink wrapped 6- 7 ounce can pack.
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 12/13/2027; 1/13/2028; 01/17/2028; 01/21/2028; 01/23/2028; 01/24/2028; 01/27/2028 Lots: S84N D1N; S84N D2M; S84N 41M; S84N 42M; S84N 42N; S84N 43N; S84N D1L; S84N D3L; S84N D1D; S84N D3D; S84N D2D
  • Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC.; El Sugundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 13275
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 01/17/2028 Lots: S88N D1M
  • Van Camp's branded Solid Light Yellowfin in Vegetable oil; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by: Chicken of The Sea Intl.; El Segundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 25015 UPC# 48000 75015
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 12/02/2027 Lots: S83N 45K
  • Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, salt added; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 0099285
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 01/09/2028; 01/10/2028 Lots: S92ND1L; S92ND2L
  • 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
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 12/12/2027; 12/13/2027 Lots: S91N 41K; S91N 43M; S91N 44M
  • Trader Joe's branded Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in olive oil, Pole & Line Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816; UPC# 51403
    Quantity: 14,147 cases total
    Codes: Best By dates: 01/10/2028 Lots: S74ND2M

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed nationwide.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union recalled 10 products, including Genova branded Solid white Tuna; In Olive Oil; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods….

Why was it recalled?

Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Product was distributed nationwide.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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