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5 August 2021: Several importers are recalling specific batches of Koo, Hugo's and Helderberg brand canned vegetables, beans and spaghetti products due to a packaging fault, which may lead to a potential risk of microbial contamination in the products.
Product identification |
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Product type |
Canned goods |
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Name of product (size) |
Helderberg Fresh Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine (400g) Hugo’s brand Baked Beans in Tomato Flavoured Sauce (410g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Barbeque Flavoured Sauce (410g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Chilli Sauce (420g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Chilli Wors Flavoured Sauce (410g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka Sauce (410g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Hot Curry Sauce (420g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato and Herb Sauce (410g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (410g) Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce Lite (410g) Koo brand Butter Beans in Brine (410g) Koo brand Butter Beans in Tangy Curry Sauce (410g) Koo brand Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce (420g) Koo brand Creamstyle Sweetcorn (415g) Koo brand Fresh Garden Peas in Brine (410g) Koo brand Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine (400g) Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Brine (410g) Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Cape Malay Curry Sauce (420g) Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Curry Sauce (420g) Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Durban Curry Sauce (420g) Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Hot Curry Sauce (420g) Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Sweet and Spicy Curry Sauce (420g) Koo brand Short Spaghetti in Flavoured Tomato Sauce (410g) Koo brand Whole Kernel Corn in Brine (410g) Koo Surfmaid Petit Pois in Sweetened Brine (400g) |
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Date marking |
Produced from MAN 01/05/2019 up to and including MAN 05/05/2021 |
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Package size and description |
The products are sold in various weights in tinned cans. |
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Distribution |
The products have not been re-exported. |
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Notes |
The cans may have a defective side seam weld that could cause the can to leak or become swelled/bulged. The affected products should not be consumed regardless of the appearance. If a can is leaking or have become swelled/bulged, handle carefully as the can may explode. This recall does not affect any other Koo, Hugo’s or Helderberg brand products. |
Customers are asked to check the date of manufacture on the bottom of the can.
Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
If you have questions, contact the retailer you purchased the product from.
The products are imported by the following importers:
Gateway to Africa: 07 5710299
Inside Africa: 021 2735242
RWS – Export Ltd: 027 6196786
South African Bok Shop Ltd: 06 7572582
The South African Restaurant Group Ltd: 09 2139517
The South African Shop Ltd: 09 4788016
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