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.

This canned tuna recall is widespread across 27 states at various big-name grocery chains. It's time to check your pantry for these tuna brands!

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