The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2527-2014·Announced 2014-10-08

Goya Red Kidney Beans Recalled for Possible Can Seam Defect

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Red Kidney Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.

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, and the hazard is a structural defect (can seam) that may compromise integrity, fitting the criteria for moderate severity without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Red Kidney Beans Habichuelas Coloradas 15.5 oz. (439 g) due to a possible can seam defect. This defect may compromise the integrity of the product.

The recall affects 28,036 units distributed domestically to Puerto Rico and the USA (NY, MA, NJ, TX, IL, FL, GA, CA, VA) and internationally to Aruba, Curacao, Virgen Gorda, Angilla, Antilles, Saint Barts, Dominica, St. Vincent, Barbados, Saint Marteen, Saint Thomas, Monserrat, Grenada, Antigua, Tortolo, Nevis, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Jonhs, and St. Croix. The affected lots are A2402 8 BB 08/08/18, A 2402 8 BB 09/05/18, and A2402 8 BB 04/02/19.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and stop using the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Goya Red Kidney Beans Habichuelas Coloradas 15.5 oz. (439 g)
Manufacturer
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
Category
Food — Canned Goods
Hazard
Affected units
28,036

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 (2)

  • Lots: A2402 8 BB 08/08/18
  • A 2402 8 BB 09/05/18 and A2402 8 BB 04/02/19

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. 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.

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