Texas Canned Tuna Botulism Lawyer

H-E-B and other stores in Texas recalled several brands of canned tuna due to a risk of botulism from defective “easy open” pull-tab lids that may not seal properly, especially over time.

Need a Texas Canned Tuna Botulism Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you were diagnosed with botulism from canned tuna, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

Canned Tuna Recalled in Texas

In February 2025, Tri-Union Seafood announced a recall for several brands of canned tuna that could pose a risk of botulism due to a defective lid.

What is the Problem?

No illnesses were reported. Tri-Union Seafood explained that it was notified by a supplier of a problem with the “easy open” pull tab lids, which could potentially pose a risk of botulism (especially over time).

According to the recall warning:

“The “easy open” pull tab can lid on limited products encountered a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.”

What is the Risk?

Consumers are being warned not to eat these canned tuna products, even if they do not look or smell spoiled. Food that is contaminated with the toxin (poison) that causes botulism may not look, smell, or taste spoiled, but even just a taste could cause paralysis or death.

H-E-B Canned Tuna Recall

The recall for H-E-B Canned Tuna in Texas includes the following products:

H-E-B Solid White Tuna in Water 5.0 oz 4 Pack
UPC 4122043345
Can Code S9FA 45K
Can Code S9FA 46K
Best-If-Used-By Date 12/12/2027

Genova Canned Tuna Recalled in Texas

Texas stores also recalled certain 5-oz. Cans of Genova® Canned Tuna. These products were sold at Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers, including:

Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil 5.0 oz 4 Pack
Genova Yellowfin Tuna in in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sea Salt 5.0 oz

Other Information for Canned Tuna Recall

The recalled cans of tuna were distributed to retail stores as follows:

H-E-B label – Texas
Trader Joe’s label – Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin
Genova 7 oz. – Costco in Florida and Georgia
Genova 5 oz. – Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Texas
Van Camp’s label – Walmart and independent retailers in Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey

What Causes Botulism?

Botulism is an illness that is caused by eating food that contains a powerful nerve toxin (poison) that is produced by the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.

The botulism bacteria is common in dirt and dust, but it rarely makes people sick in the environment. If it gets inside canned food, however, the bacteria can grow and produce a nerve toxin. People who eat this toxin in canned food can develop a paralytic illness called botulism.

The bacteria that causes botulism can survive, grow, and release toxins in low-oxygen environments, such as canned food. The bacteria forms a hard protective coating, which can help it survive for years.

How Dangerous is Botulism?

The botulism toxin is one of the most toxic substances known. Even microscopic amounts can be deadly. The symptoms usually start within 48 hours of eating contaminated food. The paralysis spreads to the arms, legs, body, and breathing muscles, which can lead to death. Just a sip of a canned food that is contaminated with the botulism toxin can cause lifelong nerve damage, paralysis, or death.

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