Recalled 8oz metal can Albacore tuna from The Garibaldi Cannery may contain botulinum toxin. Stop using if purchased after September 2015.
The canned Albacore tuna product is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
The Garibaldi Cannery is recalling 8-ounce metal cans of albacore tuna that may be contaminated with botulinum toxin. This poses a risk of serious illness if consumed.
Clostridium botulinum bacteria can produce a potent neurotoxin in improperly canned fish. This toxin can cause severe illness, including paralysis and respiratory failure if ingested.
Anyone who purchased the recalled 8oz metal can albacore tuna from The Garibaldi Cannery after September 2015. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Look for metal cans labeled 'The Garibaldi Cannery' with 8oz net weight. Products sold after September 2015 with UPC codes starting with 'OC' are affected.
Discard any recalled albacore tuna products immediately.
No, the recalled product may contain botulinum toxin which can cause serious illness.
The last date of distribution was September 2015.
Check for metal cans labeled 'The Garibaldi Cannery' with 8oz net weight and UPC codes starting with 'OC' purchased after September 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send The Garibaldi Cannery to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0159-2016 — The Garibaldi Cannery The Garibaldi Cannery Hello, I own a The Garibaldi Cannery that is covered by recall F-0159-2016 from The Garibaldi Cannery. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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