Canned Green Beans Recalled Over Unexpected Content Discovery

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Nearly 200,000 cans of Target’s Good & Gather Cut Green Beans have been recalled by the FDA due to potential contamination with an unspecified foreign object, as consumers in 21 states are advised to check their pantries for the affected products.

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Del Monte Foods has issued a voluntary recall for 197,808 cans of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans sold at Target stores.
The FDA classified this as a “Class II” recall, indicating temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Affected products can be identified by Lot number 7AA 418507, UPC 0 85239-11628 9, and Best By date 10/28/2026.
The recalled green beans were distributed to Target stores across 21 states.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall so far.

Foreign Object Contamination Prompts Nationwide Recall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Del Monte Foods, Inc. has recalled 197,808 cans of Target’s Good & Gather brand Cut Green Beans. According to the FDA notice, the recall was initiated due to potential contamination with a foreign object, though the specific nature of the contaminant has not been disclosed. The agency classified this as a “Class II” recall, which indicates that exposure to the affected products could lead to temporary health issues, but the risk of serious adverse consequences is considered remote.

The 14.5-ounce cans were distributed to Target stores across 21 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers who purchased these products should check for the specific lot number, UPC code, and expiration date to determine if their cans are part of the recall.

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How to Identify Affected Products

Shoppers who recently purchased Good & Gather Cut Green Beans should check their cans for the following identifying information: Lot number 7AA 418507, UPC code 0 85239-11628 9, Best By date 10/28/2026, and a size of 14.5 ounces (411 grams). While the FDA has not provided specific instructions for consumers who have purchased the recalled products, standard practice is to either discard the items or return them to the place of purchase. Target has not yet issued guidance on refunds or exchanges for the affected green beans.

The FDA has described the recall status as “ongoing,” and both Target and Del Monte Foods have not responded to media requests for comment. Importantly, there have been no reports of illness or injury related to consumption of these products as of the recall announcement. Del Monte Foods, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, produces the green beans for Target’s Good & Gather brand.

Food Recall Trends and Related Incidents

Food recalls due to foreign object contamination are relatively rare, accounting for just over 4% of total food recalls in the United States last year. The most common causes for food recalls are undeclared allergens, which represented 34.1% of recalls, followed by listeria contamination at 22%. This Target green beans recall comes amid several other recent food safety concerns, including Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals recalled due to possible “wood-like material” contamination.

Other notable recent recalls include Trader Joe’s Gerolsteiner sparkling water due to potential glass bottle cracking, Whole Foods macaroni and cheese bites for undeclared egg and meat ingredients, and SeaBear Company seafood chowder for potential botulism-causing bacterium contamination. These incidents highlight the importance of the FDA’s monitoring and recall system in protecting consumer safety, even when the immediate health risks are considered relatively low.