2021.08.06 Recall: Koo - various tinned food products

06 August 2021

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.

Jumbo Importers Ltd is recalling various Koo canned products on a precautionary basis because of a defective side seam weld in a small number of cans. This defect may cause the cans to leak and impact the safety of the product.

Product details
Koo Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
Product code: 15-4259-
Pack size: 410 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Butter Beans
Product code: 15-10006-
Pack size: 410 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Baked Beans Chili Beans
Product code: 15-10012-
Pack size: 420 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Baked Beans in Curry Sauce
Product code: 15-2393-
Pack size: 410 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka
Product code: 15-2394-
Pack size: 410 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Cream Style Sweetcorn
Product code: 15-4253-
Pack size: 415g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Veg Curry in Tangy Sauce
Product code: 15-4161-
Pack size: 420 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Veg Curry Hot
Product code: 15-4160-
Pack size: 420 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Veg Curry
Product code: 15-10021-
Pack size: 420 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Koo Mixed Vegetables
Product code: 15-10018-
Pack size: 410 g
Batch description: all products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Risk statement
The defective packaging has the potential to cause the can to leak, which may result in potential secondary microbiological contamination. If the product becomes contaminated and is consumed it may cause illness.

Action taken by the company
Jumbo Importers Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Jumbo Importers - various KOO canned products

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Please contact Jumbo Importers Ltd on 01753 684014 or at [email protected] for any further information.