The Safe Catch Ahi Yellowfin Tuna is a 6-pack of mercury-tested, wild-caught yellowfin tuna at Costco, and it is a big step up from standard canned tuna. Safe Catch tests every single tuna for mercury (to a limit far stricter than the FDA's), the fish is hand cut and slow cooked right in the can, and each 5-ounce can packs a huge 43 grams of protein. It sits in the pantry and canned-seafood aisle, and it turns into an easy, high-protein lunch next to some crunchy Costco organic celery sticks or piled onto a toasted Dave's Killer Bread mini bagel.
Quick Take: Mercury-tested, hand-cut wild ahi tuna with firm, steak-like texture and 43g protein per can. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste 5/5 · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score 5/5.
First forkful
The difference from regular canned tuna is obvious the second you open a can. This is firm, steak-like tuna in big meaty chunks, not the watery, shredded stuff. Because it is slow cooked once in the can, it stays moist and flavorful with a clean, mild ocean taste, and it is packed with just tuna and a little sea salt (no added oil or water). I flaked some over a salad and it held together in real pieces. It genuinely tastes like good tuna, which makes it a joy to eat plain or dressed up.
Let's talk price
The 6-pack of 5-ounce cans runs around $12.99 to $14.99 at Costco (item #1292488), or roughly $2.50 or less per can. For mercury-tested, hand-packed wild yellowfin, that is a very good deal. Safe Catch sold individually or online often runs $4 or more per can, so the Costco multipack is a significant savings. For a premium, high-protein pantry staple that keeps for years, the value is easy to justify, especially since one can is a full, satisfying serving of protein.
What's inside
Nutrition snapshot (per 3 oz / 85g, about 1.7 servings per can): 110 cal · 0.5g fat · 40mg cholesterol · 220mg sodium · 0g carbs · 26g protein. Per full 5 oz can: about 43g protein. Standouts: mercury tested (average 25x below the FDA limit), Potassium, and a two-ingredient label. Ingredients: yellowfin tuna and sea salt. Non-GMO Project Verified, Whole30 Approved, Certified Paleo, and an American Pregnancy Association Official Tuna.
This is a nutrition standout: 43 grams of lean protein per can, almost no fat, zero carbs, and just two ingredients. The mercury testing is the real headliner, which is why it earns the pregnancy-safe nod. If you want clean protein with nothing extra, this is about as simple as it gets.
How it tastes (and ways to use it)
The texture is firm and chunky, closer to a seared tuna steak than classic flaky canned tuna, and the flavor is clean, mild, and not overly fishy. Because it is packed without oil or water, the tuna flavor is concentrated and fresh-tasting. It is ready to eat straight from the can.
Easy ways to use it: a classic tuna salad with mayo or Greek yogurt, flaked over a green salad or grain bowl, piled on crackers or toast, stirred into pasta, or seared briefly for tuna "steak" bites. For a go-to lunch, turn it into this easy tuna salad, or serve it alongside a light avocado tartare for a fresh, protein-rich plate.
What other shoppers are saying
Safe Catch is consistently named one of the best canned tunas at Costco, and shoppers rave about the firm texture, clean flavor, and mercury testing. Parents and pregnant shoppers especially appreciate the low-mercury testing, and gym-goers love the 43 grams of protein per can. The most common note is that it is pricier than basic canned tuna, but fans feel the quality, testing, and protein are well worth it. A few people mention it is firmer and less flaky than standard tuna, which is exactly why most buyers love it.
Who it's for
This is for anyone who wants clean, high-protein food, pregnant or nursing shoppers, and busy people who need a no-cook meal. It fits paleo, Whole30, low-carb, and high-protein eating perfectly, and it is a smart emergency-protein staple. Skip it if you have a fish allergy, if you prefer the softer texture of traditional canned tuna, or if the higher price is a dealbreaker for everyday use.
A few easy ways to use it: a protein-packed tuna salad, a tuna-and-greens bowl, or straight on crackers for a fast snack. It is also a great lean protein to meal-prep for the week.
Similar items
- Kirkland Signature Almond Croissants: a bakery pick if you want a treat alongside lunch.
- Amylu Chicken Breakfast Sausage Links: another lean, convenient protein.
- Perfect Bar Refrigerated Organic Protein Bar: a grab-and-go protein option.
- Premier Protein Cafe Latte Shake: a quick protein drink to pair with a tuna lunch.
- 21 Best Healthy Costco Snacks for Kids: more wholesome picks for the cart.
The scores
- Taste: 5/5. Firm, meaty, and clean. Tastes like real tuna, not watery canned fish.
- Value: ⅘. About $2.50 a can for mercury-tested wild ahi is a strong deal, if a bit more than basic tuna.
- Convenience: 5/5. Open and eat. A full protein serving with zero cooking.
- Stockpile Score: 5/5. Shelf-stable for years and perfect to keep on hand.
The bottom line
An easy Buy and arguably the best canned tuna at Costco. Safe Catch delivers firm, steak-like wild tuna with 43 grams of protein, a clean two-ingredient label, and mercury testing that makes it a confident choice for the whole family. It costs a little more than basic canned tuna, but the quality, texture, and peace of mind are worth it, and the Costco 6-pack brings the per-can price way down. If tuna is part of your routine, this is the one to keep stocked.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Safe Catch Ahi Wild Yellowfin Tuna, 5 oz, 6-count at Costco (item #1292488). Pack size: six 5 oz cans. Price: ~$12.99 to $14.99, varies by warehouse. Storage: shelf-stable, refrigerate after opening. Aisle: canned seafood and pantry section.
Disclaimer: Costco Finds is an independent review site and is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Costco. All opinions are my own, based on personal experience.
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