Bush's Baked Beans Recall: Can Defect Could Allow Bacteria To Grow

KNOXVILLE, TENN — Bush Brothers is recalling 28-ounce cans of several varieties of its baked beans due to a defect that could allow harmful bacteria to grow inside product. The voluntary recall affects cans of Bush's Brown Sugar, Hickory Baked Beans, Country Style Baked Beans and Original Baked Beans. The company said no illnesses have been reported due to the issue so far.

Bush Brothers announced the recall on Saturday, saying the cans may have defective side seams that could cause them to leak or allow dangerous bacteria to grow inside. The defect was discovered during a quality control inspection, Bush Brothers said, blaming the issue on a "temporary quality issue from one of our can suppliers."

The recalled products, distributed to retail stores nationwide, are:

• 28-ounce Bush’s Best Brown Sugar Hickory with case UPC of 003940001977 0 and lot codes 6097S GF and 6097P GF,
• 28-ounce Bush’s Best Country Style with case UPC of 0 39400 01974 9 and lot codes 6077S RR, 6077P RR, 6087S RR, 6087P RR
• 29-ounce Bush’s Best Original with case UPC of 0 39400 01614 4 and lot codes 6057S LC and 6057P LC

"We urge you to dispose of these affected products immediately even if the beans do not look or smell spoiled," Bush Brothers said in a statement. "We are working with our retailers to ensure timely removal of affected product from their warehouses and shelves."

Consumers who have purchased the product listed above are urged to call Bush's Consumer Relations at 1-800-590-3797 or visit the Bush's website for more information.

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