The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2532-2014·Announced 2014-10-08

Goya Small Red Beans Recalled for Possible Can Seam Defect

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Small Red 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, which typically involves a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is a packaging defect (can seam) rather than a confirmed biological or chemical contamination, and no injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. is recalling Goya Small Red Beans (Habichuelas Coloradas Pequenas) 15.5 OZ (439g) cans. The recall is being conducted due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise the integrity of the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot A2420 and Best By date 09/06/18. The product was 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.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot and best-by date. If found, they should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Goya Small Red Beans Habichuelas Coloradas Pequenas 15.5 OZ (439g)
Manufacturer
Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc.
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)

  • Lot A2420 BB 09/06/18

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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