A potentially fatal food safety threat has sparked an urgent recall of canned tuna products across major U.S. retailers. Tri-Union Seafoods discovered a critical defect in their “easy open” can lids that could allow deadly bacteria to contaminate the tuna inside. The manufacturing flaw affects popular brands like Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s sold at Walmart, Costco, Kroger, and other stores where many Americans shop. The faulty lid design may break the can’s seal over time, creating conditions where Clostridium botulinum bacteria can grow and produce a dangerous toxin. According to the U.S. World Health Organization, “Clostridium botulinum … Continue reading Canned Tuna Recall: Botulism Risk at Major Retailers