Thousands Of Canned Vegetables Recalled Across Minnesota + Wisconsin
Nearly 200,000 cans of vegetables are being recalled across 21 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin because they are contaminated.
Good & Gather Cut Green Beans
The canned goods were sold in Target Stores in 21 states. Good & Gather Cut Green Beans. The recall was issued in February by the FDA because of foreign objects in the can. However, since canned goods have a long shelf life, they could still be in your pantry.
Food Safety News reports Del Monte Foods, Inc of Walnut Creek California is the maker of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans. They are recalling 8,242 cases totaling 197,808 cans of the beans.
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Recalled Cans
The canned beans were in the 14.5-ounce size with UPC code: 0 85239-11628 9.
The Best If Used By date is October 2026, Lot 7AA 418507.
What does contamination by foreign objects mean?
Foreign objects in canned goods can include different materials used in production accidentally making it into the food, such as metal, plastic, or other materials. This can lead to a choking hazard, dental issues, and digestive problems if swallowed.
This recall is considered a class II designation which means health impacts would likely be minor or temporary.
The recall remains ongoing. Target stores in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin were affected.
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