Tri-Union Seafoods Issues Recall of Select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s Tuna Cans Due to Clostridium Botulinum Risk

February 13, 2025 Tri-Union Seafoods

Tri-Union Seafoods has made the decision to voluntarily recall select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. This voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution following the notification from our supplier that the “easy open” pull tab can lid on limited products encountered 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, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

Trader Joe’s Limits Egg Purchases to One Dozen Per Day

The company stated limits are in place at all U.S. locations.

How Trader Joe’s Branding Style Made the Grocery Chain Beloved

Trader Joe’s is a marketing genius. All of their stores are presented in a tropical, “tiki-themed” style. Yes, the Americanization of polynesian culture is central to the Trader Joe’s look. Fresh produce is almost always the first thing you see when walking into the store. 

Trader Joe’s to Build Massive Distribution Center in Palmdale

Trader Joe’s will begin construction later this year on a 1 million-square-foot food assembly and distribution center in Palmdale that’s expected to employ 800 to 1,000 workers.

Trader Joe’s CEO Announces Retirement

May 15, 2023 Trader Joe's

Dan Bane, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trader Joe’s, will retire effective July 2, 2023 (the company’s Fiscal Year End).  At that time, Bryan Palbaum will become the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jon Basalone will be promoted to Vice CEO and President of Trader Joe’s Company.