A canned tuna recall at Costco and other stores over a botulism risk has consumers on alert. Check if your tuna is affected and what to do next.

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

Tuna sold in 26 states and in Washington, D.C., was recalled over concerns that it may have been contaminated. The stores affected include Trader Joe’s, Genova, Van Camp’s and H-E-B.

The recalled products may not fully seal shut and may be contaminated with one of "the most lethal substances known," according to WHO.

The recall was triggered by "a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product seal (especially over time), causing it to leak, or worse, be contaminated with clostridium botulinum," the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) said.

Unfortunately, our favorite grocer is not exempt from recalls regarding food safety – the FDA just announced that “lots” of canned tuna products sold at Trader Joe’s (and a handful of other popular retailers) were recalled due to a “manufacturing defect” that could cause fatal side effects.

Check your pantry—several canned tuna brands, including Trader Joe’s and Walmart, are recalled due to a safety risk linked to botulism. Learn which products are affected and what to do next.

Canned tuna sold at Iowa Trader Joe's locations has been recalled due to possible food poisoning and other dangers, federal officials announced.

Tri-Union Seafoods canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and other stores have been recalled for botulism risk. Brands include Genova and H-E-B.

Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.