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.

Canned tuna sold at several grocery stores in North Carolina has been recalled because of concerns that a manufacturing defect on the container could cause the product to leak or be contaminated with bacteria.

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, the manufacturer, voluntarily recalled specific lots "out of an abundance of caution." A defect to the pull tabs on the cans potentially could cause the tuna to become contaminated with clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that can cause botulism, the Food and Drug Administration said.

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.

Before you pack your lunch, be sure to take a closer look what’s in your pantry, as a several kinds of canned tuna have been recalled.