Subway® Tuna Lawsuit Dismissed

We created this page in response to a meritless lawsuit that falsely questioned the quality of Subway’s tuna. That case was dismissed on July 27, 2023. The truth of the matter has always been that Subway’s tuna is high-quality, premium and 100% real.

Tuna Q&A

How does Subway ensure its tuna is 100% wild-caught tuna?

The processing and sale of tuna is highly regulated by governments around the world. We test our tuna regularly to ensure it meets Subway’s stringent quality and safety requirements, including compliance with FDA regulations. In addition, Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) and U.S. Federal law requires complete traceability of all tuna from the time it is caught through when it is processed into finished products.

What other quality control mechanisms are in place to ensure I’m getting 100% tuna?

In addition to the standard testing and food quality measures taken to ensure the premium quality of all Subway® food and ingredients, there are several certificates associated with the tuna in Subway’s U.S restaurants.

The Fisheries Certificate of Origin — a form provided by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, which lists the exporter and importer information for the tuna, the exact species of the tuna, and the method by which it was caught.
The Captain’s Statement includes the boat captain’s name and verification of the catch method and traceability information, including the Food and Agriculture Organization’s major fishing area identification number.
The Catch Certificate lists the name of the boat that caught the fish and the volume of each species harvested on that ship in metric tons. Subway’s tuna is also certified Dolphin Safe and Kosher.

What is the status of the lawsuit claiming Subway tuna isn’t real tuna?

On July 27, 2023, the lawsuit was formally dismissed. Subway serves 100% real, wild-caught tuna, and this reckless lawsuit has always lacked merit.

Who sources Subway® tuna?

In the U.S., Subway’s tuna importer is Rema Foods.

Founded in 1964, Rema Foods is a family-owned business and a leading global food supplier, focused on providing unique specialty and commodity-based products. The company has been a proud food supplier to Subway® Restaurants for more than 20 years.