Tiger Brands recalls defective baked beans and vegetable cans Concern over an ‘extremely small number of defective cans supplied by a packaging supplier’ has caused Tiger Brands to recall KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products that were produced between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
In a media statement, Tiger Brands said the cans may have a defective side seam weld that could cause the can to leak. The company identified the issue as part of its internal quality assurance processes. Canned products forming part of this recall include products from the KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable range, including baked beans, that were produced from 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
“No health issues have been reported to date relating to the affected product range. Although there is a low probability of illness and injury, matters of quality and food safety are an absolute priority for Tiger Brands. The company in consultation with the National Consumer Council (NCC) therefore made the decision to initiate a precautionary withdrawal in the best interest of consumers,” said Tiger Brands. Consumers who have KOO or Hugo’s canned vegetable products at home that were produced from 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021 and that form part of the recall, are urged to return the canned products to your nearest supermarket or wholesale outlet for a refund. The canned vegetable products forming part of the recall can be identified by looking at the manufacturing date code stamped on the bottom or top of the can. The manufacturing date appears in the first line following the letters MAN. Tiger Brands advised consumers to take a moment to inspect the quality of a can when choosing products. Never purchase or use cans that are dented, cracked, leaking, or have bulging lids. For more information visit www.koo.co.za or contact the consumer Careline on 0860 100 891 or at tigercsd@tigerbrands.com.
