Food isn’t the only thing that can be pulled from store shelves—what you use to cook and transport your food can also be recalled. This week’s recall roundup consists of many people’s go-to canned fish, plus a popular vessel that you use to keep perishable food cold.
Canned Tuna Recalled Nationwide for Potential Botulism Contamination
On February 7, Tri-Union Seafoods recalled select lots of canned tuna products sold under several brand names due to defective lids.
The brands affected include:
- Genova: Sold in select Costco stores in the southeast, Kroger, Safeway, Publix, and Walmart.
- Van Camp’s: Sold at Walmart.
- H-E-B: Sold exclusively in Texas.
- Trader Joe’s: Cans were distributed across 18 states and Washington D.C.
The company voluntarily recalled the product after its supplier informed it that the “easy open” pull tab on the can’s lid experienced a manufacturing defect—meaning the the lid’s seal is highly questionable. If the seal were to open at any point, especially over time, the product could leak or become contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that causes botulism.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, botulism—while rare—can damage your body’s nerves and cause respiratory issues, muscle paralysis, and even death.
Don’t take a chance. The company is urging people to dispose of the tuna products listed here.
So far, no one has become sick from the recalled product. If you’ve purchased it from one of the above brands, throw it away or return it to the store you bought it from for a full refund. You can also contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a coupon to replace the tuna product. Contact the company directly by emailing support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or call 833-374-0171, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
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Igloo Coolers Recalled Due to Dangerous Hazard
On February 13, major portable cooler manufacturer Igloo recalled more than one million coolers due to a dangerous feature: “The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states in a release on its site.
The CPSC reported that Igloo received 12 injury reports, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. These coolers were sold at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s, and other stores nationwide between January 2019 and January 2025, with the prices ranging from $80-$140. They were also sold online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites during this time.
Name of product: Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
Distribution: All across the U.S. (plus, 47,000 distributed to Canada and 23,000 to Mexico)
The coolers impacted by this recall have a tow handle and “IGLOO” printed on the side. Look for a label on the bottom of your Igloo cooler which displays the model number. Find a full list of model names and numbers here.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coolers and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle,” the CPSC states. You can register online or contact Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas at 888-943-5182 or igloo90qt@sedgwick.com to request a handle replacement.
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