A pull-tab defect that might cause leakage and lead to botulism contamination is affecting some canned tuna products sold in some of the nation's most popular retail chains.

The director of the FDA's food division resigned following the firing of nearly 90 staff members. Concerns about foodborne illnesses are rising, with recent outbreaks linked to various food products.

Which products were recalled? In total, 13 canned tuna products were voluntarily recalled, according to the announcement.

From canned tuna recalls linked to botulism risks to granola bars pulled from Whole Foods and Target, this month’s food recalls from the FDA have brought to light current food safety concerns.

Read more: FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods No illnesses have been ... Return the recalled tuna to the store for a full refund, throw it away or contact Tri-Union Seafoods. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that occurs when a toxin caused by the ...

Canned tuna distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods has been recalled due to a risk of serious, possibly fatal food poisoning.

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

Canned tuna products sold at major stores nationwide are being recalled for a fatal botulism risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted a notice that Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names.

Several different flavors and sizes of tuna produced by California-based Tri-Union Seafoods have been recalled because of possible clostridium botulinum (botulism) contamination. The recall was announced by the Food and Drug Administration Monday which says no illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported.

A recent recall of certain canned tuna products sold at major retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe's, and Walmart has raised concerns about

I If consumed, it can cause food poisoning (botulism), which causes difficulty ... according to the FDA. Anyone who consumed the tuna, the company wrote in its recall, should seek immediate ...

Cans of tuna sold by major grocery chains in 27 states have been recalled by the Tri-Union Seafoods company over concerns a manufacturing defect with their easy-pull tab lids could allow the clostridium botulinum toxin, which causes botulism, to contaminate the product.