Nearly 200,000 of cans of green beans sold at Target stores across the country including in Illinois were recalled because of "foreign object," a report from the Federal Drug Administration said.
The recall, initially issued Feb. 12 by Del Monte Foods, applies to Target brand Good & Gather cut and canned green beans, the alert said. The alert was labeled a "Class II" recall March 13, which means the recall could lead to "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the FDA.
The impacted products-- 14.5 ounce cans of cut green beans with UPC code 0 85239-11628 9 -- were distributed to Target stores in 21 states, and contain a "best if used by" date of Oct. 2026, the FDA said.
According to the FDA, 8,242 cases of 24 cans each were distributed to Target locations in the following states:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesotra
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregaon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
The report comes amid other recalls for recognizable brands, including frozen meals from Lean Cuisine and Stouffers, children and baby sunscreen products from Babyganics and more.
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