Tiger Brands is recalling some of its KOO and Hugo’s canned products because of a side weld seam problem. If you have purchased any of the products below, manufactured between 1 – 5 May 202, you can return them to the store you purchased it from for a full refund.
| Product Description | Weight | Barcode |
| KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce | 410g | 6009522300586 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce-Lite | 410g | 6009522306571 |
| Hugo’s Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce | 410g | 6009522305536 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 4 pack **NEW** | 4 x 410g | 6009522307653 |
| KOO Butter Beans in Brine | 410g | 6001024023543 |
| KOO Butter Beans in Tangy Curry Sauce | 410g | 6001024000469 |
| KOO Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce | 420g | 6001024024007 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Chilli Sauce | 420g | 6001024035003 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Tomato & Herb | 410g | 6009522303006 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Curry Sauce | 410g | 6009522303020 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka | 410g | 6009522303013 |
| KOO Baked Beans in BBQ Flavoured Sauce | 410g | 6009522308117 |
| KOO Baked Beans in Chilli Wors Flavoured Sauce | 410g | 6009522308124 |
| KOO Creamstyle Sweetcorn | 415g | 6009522300562 |
| KOO Whole Kernel in Brine | 410g | 6001024386655 |
| KOO Mixed Vegetables in Sweet and Spicy Curry Sauce | 420g | 6009522300296 |
| KOO Mixed Vegetables in Hot Curry Sauce | 420g | 6009522300289 |
| KOO Mixed Vegetables in Curry Sauce | 420g | 6001024549913 |
| KOO Mixed Vegetables in Cape Malay Curry Sauce | 420g | 6009522307639 |
| KOO Mixed Vegetables in Durban Curry Sauce | 420g | 6009522307646 |
| KOO Mixed Vegetables in Brine | 410g | 6001024103184 |
| Helderberg Fresh Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine | 400g | 6009522308506 |
| KOO Fresh Garden Peas in Brine | 410g | 6001024223318 |
| KOO Fresh Garden Peas in Brine | 400g | 6009522308186 |
| KOO Surfmaid Peas Petit Pois in Sweetened Brine | 400g | 6009522308193 |
| KOO Short Spaghetti in Flavoured Tomato Sauce | 410g | 6001024383623 |
On Tiger Brands website, they say that no health issues have been reported to date relating to the affected product range.
“Although there is a low probability of illness and injury, matters of quality and food safety are an absolute priority for Tiger Brands. The company in consultation with the National Consumer Council (NCC) therefore made the decision to initiate a precautionary withdrawal in the best interest of consumers.”
The company also warned consumers to always take a moment to inspect the quality of a can when choosing products. Never purchase or use cans that are dented, cracked, leaking, or have bulging lids.
If you have any questions about the recall, you can call 086 010 0891 for more information.
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