Tri-Union Canned Tuna Recall Making Headlines Assert Need For Caution

US-based Tri-Union Seafoods’ recent recall of several canned tuna items is garnering international attention. Consumers were asked to return the products or throw them away because they were likely contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Many news sites worldwide, including the well-known television program Good Morning America, picked it up pointing out why recalls are crucial to ensure consumers’ safety and well-being. Most of them gave detailed information about the health hazards that are associated with botulinum.

Earlier this week, Thai Union’s US subsidiary Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled the cans sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brand names in over 25 states across the US. The US Food and Drug Administration stated that the reason for the recall was a manufacturing defect with the “easy open” pull tab on some cans which could have caused the product seal to leak or become contaminated with the bacteria. Tri-Union clarified that none of its other tuna products have been taken off retail shelves.