Popular Canned Tuna Company Issued A Recall That Consumers Should Know About

Whenever a company issues a recall, that is always something that people who've purchased the product should take very seriously. There is now an ongoing canned tuna recall that consumers need to know about so they can act if affected.

Genova Canned Tuna Recalled—How to Identify Which Cans Are Affected

As a post on the FDA's website shows, Tri-Union Seafoods announced a voluntary recall of its popular Genova Yellowfin Tuna on January 16, 2026. The company provided Men's Journal with a statement, which revealed the important information that there haven’t been any illnesses reported in connection with the recall. "To date, there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with the affected products."

Tri-Union Seafoods's statement explained the reason why they initiated the recall and a previous similar action in February 2025. "The February 2025 recall was voluntary and taken out of an abundance of caution after our lid supplier notified us of a manufacturing defect affecting the 'easy open' pull-tab lids on a limited number of products that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time)."

The statement continued, "The current action was initiated after we learned that quarantined cases were inadvertently shipped by a third-party distributor. Safety remains our number one concern. We are working closely with the third-party distributor to understand how this mistake occurred and to prevent it from happening again."

The FDA's website shows that the company has provided specific details about how customers can identify whether the tuna cans they've purchased may be affected.

The currently impacted products were distributed to limited retail stores, according to the FDA. The recall notice included the following information about the states and stores that received those shipments.

• Meijer – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
• Giant Foods – Maryland and Virginia
• Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions – California

Tri-Union Seafoods provided the following clear guidance for anyone who may have purchased any of the recalled cans, which can be found on the FDA's website. "Consumers should not use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers feeling unwell should seek immediate medical attention. If you have a recalled tuna can, please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Tri-Union Seafoods directly for a retrieval kit and a coupon for a replacement product. Consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods at support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171, if they have any questions or to request replacement product. The toll-free number hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST."