Nearly 200,000 Cans of Green Beans Recalled Due to Potential Contamination
A significant recall has been issued for nearly 200,000 cans of green beans across multiple states due to possible contamination with a foreign material.
Target’s Good & Gather Brand Green Beans Affected
The affected product is identified as Good & Gather Cut Green Beans, a brand distributed by Target. The recall spans approximately two dozen states, including:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Texas
This information was released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Massive Recall and Risk Classification
The recall, initiated on February 12, involves 197,808 cans. On March 13, it was categorized as a Class II recall, the second-highest risk designation issued by the FDA.
Understanding Class II Recalls
A Class II recall indicates a situation where the affected product may lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
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Affected Product Details
The recalled cans are marked with a ‘Best if Used By’ date of October 28, 2026, and bear the lot number AA 418507. Consumers who have purchased Good & Gather Cut Green Beans should check for this date and lot number.
No Confirmed Illnesses Reported Yet
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of consumers becoming ill or injured after consuming the potentially contaminated green beans. However, the recall remains active and ongoing as a precautionary measure.
Distribution Across 21 States
The Good & Gather Cut Green Beans were shipped to and sold in 21 states nationwide and the recall encompasses shipments to each of these states. The affected states are:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Unspecified Foreign Object Causing Contamination
The FDA announcement did not specify the exact nature of the foreign object suspected to be causing the contamination. Generally, foreign object contamination in food products can be attributed to two primary sources:
- Raw Material Contamination: This includes naturally occurring materials like pits or bones that are not adequately removed during processing.
- External Contamination: This refers to contaminants unintentionally introduced during the production process, such as fragments of plastic, stones, or insects.
Potential Health Concerns
The presence of foreign objects in food products raises concerns about potential health hazards, including choking risks, injuries to the mouth and teeth, and possible infections.
Lack of Guidance for Consumers
Good & Gather, which sources its green beans from California-based Del Monte Foods, has not yet issued specific instructions to consumers who may possess the recalled cans.
Typical Recall Procedures
Standard practice in such recall situations usually involves recommendations from retailers and manufacturers to either discard the recalled product or return it to the point of purchase for a complete refund.
Further Updates Expected
No additional details have been released to the public at this time. Consumers are advised to stay informed for further updates regarding this recall.