Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

FDA Recalls Canned Tuna Over Botulism Risk

1/20/2026

37 8

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of canned tuna sold in nine states due to a packaging defect that may leak and cause botulism from Clostridium botulinum.
The products come from Tri-Union Seafoods, initially recalled in February 2025.
Consumers should not eat the affected tuna, even if it looks fine, and should return it for a refund or dispose of it.

1 of 1

Story summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of canned tuna sold in nine states due to a packaging defect that may leak and cause botulism from Clostridium botulinum.
The products come from Tri-Union Seafoods, initially recalled in February 2025.
Consumers should not eat the affected tuna, even if it looks fine, and should return it for a refund or dispose of it.