Two popular brands of canned tuna, sold at Trader Joe's and Costco, are being recalled due to a serious health concern.

The recent news of canned tuna recalls has caused concern for consumers across the United States. The affected brands, which include Trader Joe's, Genova, Van Camp's, and H-E-B, have been distributed to grocers in 26 states. This announcement was made by Tri-Union Seafoods on Friday, after discovering a manufacturing defect in the "easy open" pull tab can lids. This defect could potentially compromise the product seal, leading to leakage or contamination with clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that can cause botulism.

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory regarding the recall, urging consumers not to use the affected products even if they do not appear spoiled. This is because botulism, a rare disease that affects the body's nerves and can result in muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, and even death, may not have visible signs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also warns about the seriousness of botulism and advises seeking immediate medical attention if feeling unwell.

Five products have been identified as affected by the recall, including H-E-B labeled cans in Texas, Genova 7 ounce cans sold at Costco in Florida and Georgia, and Van Camp's labeled cans sold at Walmart and independent retailers in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In addition, Trader Joe's canned tuna in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin are also subject to the recall.

This voluntary recall was initiated as a precautionary measure, and thankfully, there have been no reports of sickness or death associated with the affected products. However, it serves as a reminder to always be cautious and aware of potential risks, even in seemingly harmless items like canned tuna. This comes just weeks after a similar situation occurred with chocolate and candy products in several states, where undeclared ingredients like milk could have serious consequences for those with allergies. It's important to stay informed and take necessary precautions for the safety and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones.

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