# Major Recall Alert: Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium, Recalled Due to Improperly Secured Easy-Pull Lid
Trader Joe's is conducting an urgent recall of its **Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium (NET WT. 5 OZ [142g], DR WT. 4 OZ [113g])** due to a serious safety concern. The product's easy-pull lid was improperly secured, increasing the risk of contamination with **Clostridium botulinum**, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness and severe foodborne reactions. The recall affects **UPC# 95836** products distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe’s, Monrovia, CA 91816.
If you have purchased this product, it’s important to act promptly. Read on for the details of the recall and essential safety actions.
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## Why This Recall is Important
This recall is critical because improperly secured lids can allow harmful bacteria, such as **Clostridium botulinum**, to contaminate the food product. Botulinum toxin, produced by this bacterium, causes botulism—a rare but potentially fatal condition. Symptoms can include:
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty swallowing
- Muscle paralysis
- Difficulty breathing
Even more concerning, botulism can lead to severe complications, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. To maintain consumer safety, **Chicken of the Sea (a subsidiary of Thai Union)**, which manufactures Trader Joe's branded tuna, has issued this voluntary product recall as a preventive action against this potentially life-threatening hazard.
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## Details of the Recall
Here is everything you need to know about the affected product:
**Brand:**
Trader Joe’s Branded, manufactured by **Chicken of the Sea (Thai Union)**
**Product Type:**
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium
**Weight and UPC:**
- **Net Weight:** 5 OZ (142g)
- **Drained Weight:** 4 OZ (113g)
- **UPC Code:** 95836
**Reason for Recall:**
The easy-pull lid was not secured correctly, potentially causing the product to be adulterated with **Clostridium botulinum**.
**Distribution:**
Sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s stores.
**Reported Injuries or Illnesses:**
None reported as of the announcement.
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## What You Should Do
Concerned customers should take the following steps immediately:
1. Check your pantry for any **Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium** with **UPC# 95836**.
2. Do not consume the product, even if it appears safe.
3. Dispose of the product in a way that ensures pets or others do not accidentally consume it.
4. Contact Trader Joe’s or the manufacturer, Chicken of the Sea, for further instructions, including potential refunds.
5. For additional questions or concerns, consult your local health department or doctor.
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