Canned tuna tuna brands sold in Costco, Kroger, Walmart and more recalled of the risk of botulism – FOX 5 Las Vegas

(Gray news) – Some tuna brands sold in stores such as Costco, Kroger and Walmart are recalled due to a package error, which poses a risk of botulism, a potential fatal form of food poisoning.

The US Food and Drug Administration says Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalls many canned tuna products selected under Genova, Van Camp, Heb and Trader Joe brands.

The avid products were distributed in various stores, including Costco, Publix, Kroger and Walmart, in at least 26 states and Colombia County.

The affected states include Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Merland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Carolina , Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The FDA website has a complete list of downloaded products, as well as the brands sold and the type of stores affected in each condition affected.

Tri-Union Seafoods says the recall comes after their supplier informs them that “easily open” Download can be connected to some products finished with a production defect that can compromise the integrity of the seal, causing it to expire Or be contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum bacteria.

These bacteria can lead to cases of botulism, a potentially fatal form of nutritional poisoning. Although no diseases associated with withdrawn products have been reported, anyone who feels unwell should seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms of botulism include difficulty swallowing or breathing, muscle weakness, vision problems, stuck speech, vomiting or nausea, stomach and diarrhea pain, according to US centers for disease control and prevention.

Consumers are warned not to use remembered boxes of tuna, even if they do not look or smell spoiled. The products can be returned to the retailer for full recovery or disposal. Users can also connect directly to the Tri-Union Seafoods for the extraction kit and a replacement product.

Anyone can contact Tri-union Seafoods at [email protected] or 833-374-0171. The free numbers are from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET.

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