Urgent Tuna Recall: Understanding the Botulism Risk

A recent recall of certain canned tuna products sold at major retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart has raised concerns about botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness. The recall was issued due to a manufacturing defect affecting the “easy open” pull tabs on the lids of tuna cans, branded under Genova, Van Camp’s, and various store brands. This defect increases the risk of food leakage or contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria responsible for botulism….
By: Morris James LLP