Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Tri-Union Seafoods expanded its recall of Genova Yellowfin Tuna because a distributor mistakenly shipped quarantined products. This recall warns people about potential contamination with a bacterium that can cause serious food poisoning. Consumers are advised to seek medical attention if they feel unwell after consuming the product.
Key Facts
- Tri-Union Seafoods expanded its recall of Genova Yellowfin Tuna.
- The recall is due to quarantined products being mistakenly shipped by a distributor.
- The recalled tuna could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism.
- Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can be fatal.
- The FDA reported no illnesses from the initial recall linked to defective packaging.
- The recalled products were distributed to several retailers in certain U.S. states.
- Consumers should not eat the recalled tuna and can return it for a refund or disposal.
- Customers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods for questions or retrieval of recalled products.
