The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0617-2025·Announced 2025-03-19

Genova Yellowfin Tuna Recall: Unsecured Lid May Allow Botulinum Contamination

Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil is being recalled because its easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, potentially allowing clostridium botulinum contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious foodborne illness. However, no cases of illness or injury have been reported, and the hazard is potential rather than confirmed. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt (5 oz net weight) is being recalled because the easy-pull lid may not be secured properly. When the lid is not properly secured, the product may become adulterated with clostridium botulinum, a serious foodborne pathogen.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide. If you have purchased Genova Yellowfin Tuna with best-by dates of 01/17/2028 and lot codes S88N or D1M, it may be affected. The product is distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC., El Segundo, California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported to date. For additional information, contact the distributor or visit the FDA website.

The recalled product

Product
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
Manufacturer
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Category
Food — Seafood / Canned
Hazard
  • clostridium-botulinum
  • improper-seal

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By dates: 01/17/2028 Lots: S88N D1M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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