Food company Princes Group has recalled a number of canned bean products because they may contain small rubber balls ‘making them unsafe to eat’, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The FSA said on its website: “These products may contain small rubber balls which makes them unsafe to eat.”
Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have also issued their own product recall notices.
In its own notice, Asda said: “Asda are conducting a precautionary recall on two Asda brand products due to the possible presence of small rubber balls, approximately 2.5cm in diameter. “These balls are a potential choking hazard.”
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The grocer said it was ‘very sorry for any inconvenience caused’ and urged customers to return the items for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Princes Group, Tesco and Sainsbury’s released a similar alerts concerning the products on their shelves.
The withdrawn items are: Asda Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (210g packs batch code 3313 and 3314 best before the end of November 2025 ); Asda Mixed Bean Salad (400g packs batch code 3293 and 3303 best before the end of of October 2027); Branston Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (4x410g packs batch code 3338 best before the end of December 2025); Sainsburys Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce (400g packs batch code 3312 best before the end of November 2025); Tesco Mixed Bean Salad in Vinaigrette (400g packs batch code 3299 best before the end of October 2025); Tesco Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce (395g packs batch code 3312 best before the end of October 25).
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