Tuna
Also listed as Canned Tuna, Albacore Tuna, and Skipjack Tuna.
This is what the ingredient is.
Tuna is a common fish sold fresh, frozen, or canned. Labels may say tuna, albacore, or light tuna.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten as steaks, in sushi, and from cans in salads and sandwiches.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned tuna is an FDA-regulated seafood product. Histamine and mercury guidance apply to tuna species.
Here is what research has found.
Histamine (scombroid) poisoning and Clostridium botulinum concerns in damaged cans are classic agency topics.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Follow FDA advice on how often to eat higher-mercury fish. Discard bulging 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.