Bush's Best Brown Sugar Hickory Sauce (Bush Brothers) – Defective can seams (2017)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BUSH'S BEST¿ Brown Sugar Hickory SWEET HICKORY SAUCE WITH BROWN SUGAR & SPICES BAKED BEANS 28 OZ (1 LB 12 OZ) 794 g BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY P. O. Box 52330, Dept, C KNOXVILLE, TN 37950-2330 UPC 0 39400 01977 0
Brand
Bush Brothers & Co
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Codes 6097S GF and 6097P GF with Best By date of Jun 2019
Products Sold
Lot Codes 6097S GF and 6097P GF with Best By date of Jun 2019
Bush Brothers & Co is recalling BUSH'S BEST¿ Brown Sugar Hickory SWEET HICKORY SAUCE WITH BROWN SUGAR & SPICES BAKED BEANS 28 OZ (1 due to During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that cans may have defective side seams which may cause the cans to leak or allow for growth of C. botu. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that cans may have defective side seams which may cause the cans to leak or allow for growth of C. botulinum.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MA, MI, MS, MO, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA
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