Canned tuna sold at several grocery stores in North Carolina has been recalled because of concerns that a manufacturing defect on the container could cause the product to leak or be contaminated with bacteria.

The voluntary recall over botulism fears also covers cans sold at Safeway, Harris Teeter, Costco and other major grocery stores in dozens of states.

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.