Jumbo Importers recalls various KOO canned products because of defective cans
- Affected
- Koo Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce; Koo Butter Beans; Koo Baked Beans Chili Beans; Koo Baked Beans in Curry Sauce; Koo Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka; Koo Cream Style Sweetcorn
- The problem
- 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.
- What to do
- 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 orders@jumboimporters.com for any further information.
Products affected
Koo Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- Pack size: 410g
- Product code: 15-4259-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Butter Beans
- Pack size: 410g
- Product code: 15-10006-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Baked Beans Chili Beans
- Pack size: 420g
- Product code: 15-10012-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Baked Beans in Curry Sauce
- Pack size: 410g
- Product code: 15-2393-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka
- Pack size: 410g
- Product code: 15-2394-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Cream Style Sweetcorn
- Pack size: 415g
- Product code: 15-4253-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Veg Curry in Tangy Sauce
- Pack size: 420g
- Product code: 15-4161-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Veg Curry Hot
- Pack size: 420g
- Product code: 15-4160-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Veg Curry
- Pack size: 420g
- Product code: 15-10021-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Mixed Vegetables
- Pack size: 410g
- Product code: 15-10018-
- All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Risk
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.
What you should do
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 orders@jumboimporters.com for any further information.
More information
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.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 5 August 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.