Attention, Costco shoppers! A significant health alert has been issued for several popular canned tuna products sold at Costco locations across multiple states.
This recall is due to a potential risk of botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening bacterial illness. Read on to ensure your safety by checking if any of your pantry staples are included in this recall.
What Canned Tuna Is Being Recalled in Costco?
Costco has pulled multiple products from the shelves due to concerns over botulism. The affected products include a variety of Genova-branded tuna, which are detailed below along with their UPC codes, can codes, best by dates, and the states they were sold in:
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 7 ounces, pack of six
UPC: 4800063267
Can Codes: S84N D1D, S84N D2D, S84N D3D
Best By Dates: 1/21/2028, 1/23/2028, or 1/27/2028
States Sold: Florida and Georgia
Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounces
UPC: 4800000215
Can Codes: S94N 42K, S94N 43K, S94N 44K, S94N D1L
Best By Dates: 12/12/2027 or 1/24/2028
States Sold: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounces
UPC: 4800013265
Can Codes: S84N D1N, S84N D2M
Best By Dates: 1/13/2028 or 1/17/2028
States Sold: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, 5 ounces, pack of four
UPC: 4800073265
Can Codes: S84N 41M, S84N 42M, S84N 42N, S84N 43N, S84N D1L, S84N D3L
Best By Dates: 12/13/2027, 1/21/2028, 1/23/2028, or 1/24/2028
States Sold: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt, 5 ounces
UPC: 4800013275
Can Codes: S88N D1M
Best By Dates: 1/17/2028
States Sold: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas
Recommendations
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled tuna products should not consume them. Instead, they are advised to dispose of the tuna or return it to their nearest Costco for a full refund. For additional information or concerns, consumers can contact Tri-Union Seafoods at [email protected] or by calling 833-374-0171, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Stay safe and informed to ensure your health and the well-being of your family are protected during this recall.
