# Major Recall Alert: Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water Recalled Due to Clostridium Botulinum Risk
Trader Joe’s has issued an urgent recall for **Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Salt Added**, sold under its private label. The recall has been announced due to a potential safety hazard involving **improperly secured easy-pull lids**, which could lead to **contamination with Clostridium botulinum.** This bacteria poses a serious health risk, as it can cause botulism, a life-threatening illness that requires immediate medical attention.
**Product Affected:**
- Brand: Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
- Product: Trader Joe's branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Salt Added
- Net Weight: **5 OZ (142g)** | Drained Weight: **4 OZ (113g)**
- Distributor: **Trader Joe’s, Monrovia, CA 91816**
- UPC Code: **0099285**
If you have this product in your pantry, it’s critical that you discontinue use immediately.
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## Why This Recall is Important
This recall affects consumers nationwide, as the product has been distributed by Trader Joe’s, a popular grocery retailer. The **improperly secured lids** pose a risk of the tuna becoming contaminated with **Clostridium botulinum**, a toxin-producing bacterium.
Exposure to foods contaminated with Clostridium botulinum can result in symptoms of **botulism**, which include muscle weakness, blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, and respiratory paralysis. The consequences can be severe, particularly for infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
While no illnesses have yet been reported in connection to this recall, the product’s potential for contamination necessitates swift action to ensure consumer safety.
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## Details of the Recall
Here’s everything you need to know about the affected product:
- **Trader Joe's Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, Salt Added**
- Improperly secured easy-pull lid presents food safety risk.
- **Manufacturer:** Chicken of the Sea, a subsidiary of Thai Union, well-known for canned fish products.
- Sold exclusively at Trader Joe's stores nationwide.
Consumers should look for cans with the following identifying details:
- **Net Weight:** 5 OZ (142g)
- **UPC Code:** 0099285
- Distributed by: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91816
If you have the recalled product, do not open the can or consume its contents under any circumstances. Instead, follow the steps outlined below.
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## What You Should Do
To protect your health and safety, the following measures should be taken immediately:
- **Stop Consumption:** If you own this product, avoid opening the can or consuming the tuna.
- **Dispose Safely:** Carefully throw away the product to reduce risk of exposure.
- **Contact Trader Joe’s:** Reach out to Trader Joe’s via their official customer service email or hotline for further instructions or potential refunds.
If you or anyone in your household experiences symptoms of botulism after consuming canned goods, seek medical attention immediately.
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