Tri-Union Seafoods recalled select lots of canned tuna products "sold under the Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names" on February 7th due to a compromised seal that can lead to clostridium botulinum contamination.

According to the United States Food & Drug Administration, the recalled tuna cans' "easy open" pull lid "encountered a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak" or become contaminated with the fatal clostridium botulinum bacteria.

Individuals contaminated with clostridium botulinum bacteria can experience a slew of symptoms including trouble swallowing or speaking, dry mouth, facial weakness on both sides of the face, blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, and paralysis, per The Mayo Clinic.

The FDA noted that clostridium botulinum can also prove fatal. As of Monday (February 10) no illness have been reported from consuming tuna from defective cans, which carry an increased risk of contamination. The recalled products were distributed to stores across Illinois and should be thrown away or returned to place of purchase for a full refund.

Customers with questions regarding the recalled products are encouraged to contact Tri-Union Seafoods at "support@thaiunionhelp.zendesk.com or 833-374-0171."

Check out the FDA's full recall for more information and affected UPC codes and best by dates.

Marcella Jones