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Published on Mar. 18, 2025
The canned green beans in your pantry might be contaminated. Read the label to make sure your casserole plans aren’t ruined.
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Hold off on making bean salads or casseroles until you check the canned green beans in your pantry. Del Monte Foods Inc. is recalling 197,808 cans of Target’s Good & Gather cut green beans due to potential contamination from a foreign object, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects 8,242 cases of the canned beans.
What caused the recall?
The recall on cut green beans was initiated on February 12 because “foreign objects” could be in the cans. The company didn’t specify what type of foreign objects, but for a recall it usually means broken glass or fragments of metal or plastic.
As of March 13, the recall is classified as Class II. That signifies exposure “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” per the FDA.
What stores sold the canned green beans?
The affected green beans are part of Target’s Good & Gather brand. The canned beans were distributed to Target stores in the following states: 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.
How do I know if I have recalled green beans?
The recalled green beans were distributed by Target Corporation and include the 14.5 ounce cans. The Lot number is 7AA 418507, and the UPC is 0 85239-11628 9. The cans have a best-if-used-by date of October 28, 2026.
What should I do next?
First things first, don’t eat green beans from recalled cans. Typically, Target posts its recalls on its product recalls page. This green beans recall has not yet been listed. Most likely you can return the recalled cans to Target for a refund. Call or visit your local Target for guidance.