Surprising Recall Affects Popular Store Brand Canned Vegetables

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Target is urgently recalling nearly 200,000 cans of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans due to potential contamination with an unspecified foreign object, leaving consumers in 21 states wondering what might be lurking in their pantry staples.

Quick Takes

The FDA announced the recall of 197,808 cans of Target’s Good & Gather Cut Green Beans on February 12, 2025.
Classified as “Class II,” the recall indicates potential for temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Affected products were distributed to Target stores across 21 states by manufacturer Del Monte Foods, Inc.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the recall remains ongoing.
Consumers should check for specific identifying information: Lot number 7AA 418507, UPC 0 85239-11628 9, Best by date 10/28/2026.

Details of the Recall

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an urgent recall for Target’s store brand Good & Gather Cut Green Beans due to potential contamination with an unidentified foreign object. The recall affects 197,808 cans of the product. The 14.5-ounce cans were manufactured by Del Monte Foods, Inc. at their Walnut Creek, California facility and distributed to Target stores in 21 states across the country, primarily in the Midwest, South, and parts of the West Coast.

The FDA has classified this as a “Class II” recall, which according to their definition means the “product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” This classification indicates that while there is a potential health risk, the “probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” Neither Target nor Del Monte Foods has responded to requests for comment about the nature of the contamination or specific instructions for consumers.

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Identifying Affected Products

Consumers who have purchased Good & Gather Cut Green Beans should check for specific identifying information to determine if their product is included in the recall. The affected cans are marked with Lot number 7AA 418507, UPC code 0 85239-11628 9, and a Best By date of 10/28/2026. The products were sold in 14.5-ounce (411 gram) cans. States affected by the recall include 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.

While there have been no specific instructions provided about what consumers should do with the recalled products, standard protocol for food recalls typically advises either returning the items to the place of purchase for a refund or disposing of them properly. Target has not yet released information about their refund or exchange policy regarding this specific recall. The FDA has described the recall status as “ongoing,” suggesting that additional information may be forthcoming.

Food Recall Context

Food recalls for foreign object contamination are relatively uncommon, accounting for just over 4% of all food recalls in the United States last year. The most common reasons for food recalls are undeclared allergens (34.1%) and listeria contamination (22%). This Target green beans recall comes amid several other recent food safety concerns, including recalls of Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals due to possible “wood-like material” contamination, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining food supply safety.

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 contamination with bacteria that could cause botulism. As of now, Target has reported no illnesses associated with the recalled green beans, but consumers should remain vigilant about checking their pantry items against the recall information.