Recalled canned tuna mistakenly shipped to nine states, including California

"Cans of Genova yellowfin tuna that were recalled last year over botulism concerns were mistakenly sent out to stores in nine states, including California. The tuna was shipped to Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions in California. It was also sent to Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin; and Giant Foods stores in Maryland and Virginia. The Genova yellowfin tuna was initially pulled from shelves after the company found the easy-open tab had a manufacturing defect that may compromise the product seal."

"The Genova yellowfin tuna was initially pulled from shelves after the company found the easy-open tab had a manufacturing defect that may compromise the product seal. The FDA said the cans could be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The toxin attacks the body's nerves and makes it difficult to breathe. Customers should throw away the tuna."

Genova yellowfin tuna cans recalled last year for botulism concerns were mistakenly distributed to stores in nine states, including California. The shipments reached Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions in California, Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and Giant Foods stores in Maryland and Virginia. The recall followed discovery of a manufacturing defect in the easy-open tab that may compromise the product seal. The FDA warned the cans could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause potentially fatal food poisoning by attacking nerves and causing breathing difficulty. Customers should throw away the tuna.

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