{"id":10950,"date":"2026-01-20T09:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=10950"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:40:40","slug":"canned-tuna-that-was-under-recall-in-the-us-was-accidentally-shipped-to-stores-fda-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=10950","title":{"rendered":"Canned tuna that was under recall in the US was accidentally shipped to stores, FDA warns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-10wlkbs-0\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<aside class=\"sc-hez36s-0 dFpFuY\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 iBibVd\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 jVZWGn\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 juUDRT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 cqPbFA\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-0 rAFIl sc-hez36s-16 jZSKtc\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-6 PdmgT\">\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content-container\" class=\"sc-aja53j-5 eZqxmv\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-aja53j-4 tawua\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 gZmYS\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 iCTyfe\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 iCTyfe\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 iCTyfe\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 cglitp\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-aja53j-1 keLMOw sc-aja53j-7 eMEmGu\"><span data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-aja53j-3 dHXFkr\"><span data-action-type=\"Read more\" class=\"sc-aja53j-2 dcYUYI\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hUgQwJ sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-a5wy94-0 hyKPon\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tuna lovers stocking up on Genova brand cans may want to double-check their items to make sure they weren&#8217;t part of an FDA recall. <\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Monday that canned tuna that had been recalled last year was accidentally shipped to stores in several states.<\/p>\n<p>According to the recall alert, Tri-Union Seafoods said that a third-party &#8220;inadvertently&#8221; shipped a load of recalled tuna out to retailers. The tuna had been quarantined as part of a February 2025 recall. <\/p>\n<p>The initial recall was issued after Tri-Union Seafoods learned that one of its cans&#8217; easy-open pull tab lid was defective. Not only could the cans leak, but they also run the risk of becoming &#8220;contaminated by clostridium botulinuma a potentially fatal form of food poisoning,&#8221; according to a federal official. <\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 hPOpgO\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/01\/15\/3\/53\/Grocery-store.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/01\/15\/3\/53\/Grocery-store.jpeg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2026\/01\/15\/3\/53\/Grocery-store.jpeg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration put out a warning to consumers that previously recalled tuna has been shipped out to retailers. The products\u2019 cans can be damaged, allowing for both leakage and contamination by harmful bacteria\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 gtVitN hgzWpY\">The U.S. Food and Drug Administration put out a warning to consumers that previously recalled tuna has been shipped out to retailers. The products\u2019 cans can be damaged, allowing for both leakage and contamination by harmful bacteria<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 exGSyR\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Jc Milhet\/Hans Lucas\/AFP via Getty Images<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The recalled cans were shipped to retailers in the following areas:<\/p>\n<p>Meijer \u2014 Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin<\/p>\n<p>Giant Foods \u2014 Maryland and Virginia<\/p>\n<p>Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions \u2014 California<\/p>\n<p>The recalled products can be identified by specific can codes and Best if Used By dates, as well as by UPC. <\/p>\n<p>The two recalled products are: <\/p>\n<p><em>Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack, with a UPC number of 4800073265, using the can codes S84N D2L and S84N D3L and with a best if used by date of January 21, 2028.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz, with a UPC number of 4800013275., using the can code S88N D1M and with a best if used by date of January 17, 2028.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Officials have warned consumers not to use the tuna, &#8220;even if it does not look or smell spoiled.&#8221; The recall further warns that anyone who has consumed the tuna and feels to ill to seek &#8220;immediate medical attention.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Anyone with recalled cans can return them to the place of purchase to request a refund. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more Tuna lovers stocking up on Genova brand cans may want to double-check their items to make sure they weren&#8217;t part of an FDA recall. 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