In an urgent development impacting consumer safety, major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury’s have issued recall notices for several canned bean products distributed by Princes Group. The recall is due to the presence of small rubber balls in the products, posing a significant safety hazard to consumers.
Details of the Recalled Products:
- Asda Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- Pack size: 210g
- Batch codes: 3313 and 3314
- Best before: end of November 2025
- Asda Mixed Bean Salad
- Pack size: 400g
- Batch codes: 3293 and 3303
- Best before: end of October 2027
- Branston Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- Pack size: 4 x 410g Plastic Wrapped
- Batch code: 3338
- Best before: end of December 2025
- Sainsbury’s Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce
- Pack size: 400g
- Batch code: 3312
- Best before: end of November 2025
- Tesco Mixed Bean Salad in Vinaigrette
- Pack size: 400g
- Batch code: 3299
- Best before: end of October 2025
- Tesco Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce
- Pack size: 395g
- Batch code: 3312
- Best before: end of November 2025
Consumer Advisory:
Customers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them. Instead, they are urged to return the items to the point of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact the customer service lines of the respective brands as listed on the recall notices.
Food Safety Authority Involvement:
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to inform consumers and local authorities about the recall. In some instances, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ may be issued to guide specific actions on behalf of consumers.
Further Details:
For more detailed information about this recall, consumers can visit the FSA website at https:///www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-46-2023.
