Canned Tuna
Also listed as Tuna in Water and Chunk Light Tuna.
Seafood
This is what the ingredient is.
Canned tuna is cooked tuna packed in cans or pouches. Labels may say tuna in water or oil.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used in sandwiches, salads, and casseroles.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned fish falls under FDA seafood rules.
Here is what research has found.
Histamine, pathogens, and undeclared allergens have appeared in tuna recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Discard swollen or damaged cans.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/21/2026