Several brands of canned tuna, including Trader Joe's, Costco and Genova, were recalled due to a risk of botulism after the manufacturer said they had defective pull tabs that may cause leaks.

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.

A fault in the 'easy open' pull tab of Genova and Van Camp tuna sold across the US means the cans are at risk of being contaminated with a bacteria that can cause fatal food poisoning