Walmart food recalls issued nationwide: Canned tuna, oysters on the list

With 90% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a Walmart store, recalls of products they sell can have widespread effects.

Labeling mistakes, safety concerns and contamination can all cause food recalls. Prescriptions and other products can also be recalled.

“Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to the health and safety of our customers and members and to providing products that are safe and compliant, all supported by our health and wellness, product safety, and food safety professionals,” the company said in a statement. “In the event of a product recall, we work swiftly to block the item from being sold and remove it from our stores and clubs.”

Here are the latest product recalls from Walmart:

Food recalls

Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand canned tuna – Recalled due to food poisoning risk from manufacturing defect that may compromise the product seal. The products were sold at Walmart under the Genova and Van Camp’s labels in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.

Louisiana Oysters – Recalled after 191 confirmed cases of norovirus. The products were sold in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Gerber Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks – Recalled due to choking hazard for babies and young children. The products were sold nationwide.

Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix – Recalled due to the possibility of undeclared milk. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could run the risk of a serious of life-threatening allergic reaction. The recall is limited to 11 states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah and Wisconsin.

Great Value Chicken Broth – The 48 oz. size was recalled to packaging issues that could result in spoilage. It was sold in nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

Medication recalls

Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/h transdermal patches – The products were recalled due to the potential they could be stacked and adhere to the top of one another. The transdermal system was manufactured by Kindeva Drug Delivery L.P., Northridge, Calif. and distributed nationwide by Alvogen, Inc.

Product recalls