They remove canned tuna from US supermarkets due to the risk of deadly poisoning

Several brands of tuna canned sold in stores such as Trader Joe’s, Costco and Heb have been removed from the market because they could be contaminated with a type of bacteria that cause botulism, a potentially deadly form of poisoning With food.

Tri-union Seofoods from El Segundo, California, withdrew certain lots of tuna sold under the Genova brands, Van Camp’s, Heb and Trader Joe’s, according to food and medication administration (FDA, in English).

The company said that the tapas of the cans of “easy opening“They can have a manufacturing defect that could cause products to be leaking or contaminated with the bacteria that cause botulism.

The affected products have retail sales codes that appear in the withdrawal notice and Expiration dates in 2027 and 2028.

The tuna was also sold in Harris Teer, Publix, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart and some independent stores in several states.

To date there have been no cases of illness, according to the company. Consumers should not consume tuna that has been removed from the market, even if it does not seem or smell like poor.

The retired tuna must be returned to the store or supermarket where it was acquired to obtain a complete reimbursement, discarded or the person who acquired it must contact tri-union Seofoods.

Botulism is a rare but serious disease which occurs when a toxin caused by bacteria attacks the nervous system. It can cause difficulty breathing, paralysis and death.