Bush's Best Baked Beans Recalled Due to Swollen Cans
Bush Brothers & Co is recalling Bush's Best Baked Beans because some cans were found to be swollen. The product was distributed to five states.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where there is a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is identified as swollen cans, which is a quality defect that may indicate spoilage or contamination, but no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Bush Brothers & Co is voluntarily recalling Bush's Best Original Seasoned with Bacon & Brown Sugar Baked Beans, 55 oz cans, due to the discovery of swollen cans. The recall affects specific lots with Can Codes 0137A and 0147A, both with a Best By date of October 2019.
The affected product was shipped to Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The cans are 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) and were distributed in cases of 160.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their cans for the specific codes and Best By dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- BUSH'S BEST¿ Original SEASONED WITH BACON & BROWN SUGAR BAKED BEANS 55 OZ (3 LB 7 OZ) 1.56 kg BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY P.O. Box 52330, Dep. C KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-2330
- Manufacturer
- Bush Brothers & Co
- Category
- Food — Canned Beans
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Can Code: - 0137A LC Best By OCT 2019 & 0147A LC BEst By OCT 2019
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Bush Brothers & Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
See all 2 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Bush Brothers & Co
See all →- ModerateBush's Best Baked Beans Recalled Due to Swollen Cans
FDA (Food) · 2018-01-17
- SevereBush's Best Country Style Sauce Recalled for Defective Cans
FDA (Food) · 2017-08-30
- SevereBush's Best Baked Beans Recalled for Defective Cans and Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2017-08-30
- SevereBush's Best Baked Beans Recalled for Defective Cans and Botulism Risk
FDA (Food) · 2017-08-30
Same hazard · swollen cans
See all →- HighGoya Red Kidney Beans Recalled for Swollen and Leaking Cans
FDA (Food) · 2024-05-15
- ModerateBumble Bee and Kirkland Signature Tuna Recalled for Swollen Cans
FDA (Food) · 2020-10-28
- HighMcCall Farms Recalls Margaret Holmes Mixed Greens Due to Swollen Cans
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- HighMcCall Farms Recalls Turnip Greens Due to Swollen Cans and Illness Reports
FDA (Food) · 2014-12-17
- SevereSage Creek Recalls Canned Peaches Due to Underprocessing and Swollen Cans
FDA (Food) · 2013-04-17