Recalled Tuna Was Accidentally Sold In 9 States, According to FDA

Check your pantry.

By
Laurel Randolph
Laurel Randolph
Laurel Randolph
Laurel has over 10 years of experience developing recipes and writing about food. She is the author of 4 cookbooks, including the bestselling "The Instant Pot Electric Cookbook."
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Published January 20, 2026
Laurel Randolph
An open can of tuna with a recall sign overlaid on it suggesting a product recall

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Remember the big canned tuna recall back in February 2025? According to the Food & Drug Administration, a third-party distributor accidentally distributed some of the recalled tuna. It's time to check your cabinets again.

On January 19, 2026, the FDA announced that Tri-Union Seafoods, the company involved in the February recall, is cautioning consumers that a distributor "inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated to a February 2025 recall." The original voluntary recall followed notification from a supplier that the "easy open" pull tab lid had a manufacturing defect on some products.

This defect means the cans may not have sealed properly, and could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning (commonly known as botulism).

How to Tell If Your Tuna Is Part of the Recall

The current recall started after Tri-Union Seafoods discovered that quarantined cases associated with the initial recall were accidentally shipped by a third-party distributor. The products were distributed to the following stores:

  • Meijer: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
  • Giant Foods: Maryland and Virginia
  • Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions: California

Recalled products have specific can codes and best-by dates on the bottom of the cans:

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5.0 oz, 4 Pack
UPC: 4800073265
Can Code: S84N D2L, S84N D3L
Best if Used By Date: 1/21/2028, 1/24/2028

Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, 5.0 oz
UPC: 4800013275
Can Code: S88N D1M
Best if Used By Date: 1/17/2028

A can of Genova yellowfin tuna with a closeup of the bottom showing a use by date

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What to Do With Recalled Cans

If you have any recalled cans of tuna, do not use them. You can either throw away the cans or return them to the store for a refund. You can also contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement. To contact Tri-Union Seafoods, email [email protected] or call 833-374-0171 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

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