The impacted products were distributed to popular grocery stores and retailers across the country, including stores in Illinois

Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

Several canned tuna products made by Tri-Union Seafoods have been voluntarily recalled after it was discovered that a manufacturing defect could lead to botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

Canned tuna sold in super markets across the country have been recalled due to botulism risk. Here's what to know and what to look for

Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling certain canned tuna products sold at Costco, H-E-B, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Walmart and other stores.

The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.

Tri-Union Seafoods has voluntarily recalled select canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands due to a potential defect in the "easy open" pull tab lids. This defect,

Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled canned tuna due to potential botulism contamination, affecting multiple retailers including Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Costco. No illnesses reported, but vigilant monitoring of affected lots is advised.

The company said no illnesses have been reported to date but consumers should not use the product even if it doesn't look or smell spoiled.

Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled canned tuna due to potential botulism risk. The recalled tuna was sold under several brand names at major retailers. No illnesses have been reported.

A major recall has been issued for select canned tuna products sold under popular brands, including Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B, and Trader Joe's, due to a serious contamination risk. The manufacturer,

Tri-Union Seafoods of California is recalling tuna cans that were sold in Trader Joe's and Costco, among other locations, due to the risk of botulism.