Big Bean Recall: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s Pull Products Over Rubber Balls Scare
Major UK supermarkets Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury’s have urgently recalled several popular canned bean products. The culprit? Small rubber balls found inside tins, putting shoppers at risk.
Which Beans Are Affected?
- Asda Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- 210g cans
- Batch codes: 3313, 3314
- Best before: November 2025
- Asda Mixed Bean Salad
- 400g packs
- Batch codes: 3293, 3303
- Best before: October 2027
- Branston Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- 4 x 410g plastic wrapped packs
- Batch code: 3338
- Best before: December 2025
- Sainsbury’s Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce
- 400g pack
- Batch code: 3312
- Best before: November 2025
- Mixed Bean Salad in Vinaigrette
- 400g pack
- Batch code: 3299
- Best before: October 2025
- Tesco Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce
- 395g pack
- Batch code: 3312
- Best before: November 2025
What Shoppers Must Do
If you’ve got any of the above cans at home, don’t risk it. Stop eating immediately and return the product to the store for a full refund.
For more info, reach out to the brands’ customer service lines listed on the recall notices.
Food Standards Agency Weighs In
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued official Product Withdrawal and Recall Notices to warn consumers and authorities. In serious cases, the FSA may release a ‘Food Alert for Action’ to guide public safety steps.
Stay ahead of the recall drama: Visit the FSA website here.
