Contamination Risk Spurs Target Recall of Popular Canned Green Beans

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Target has recalled nearly 200,000 cans of its Good & Gather Cut Green Beans due to potential contamination with an unspecified foreign object that poses temporary health risks.

Key Takeaways

The FDA announced a recall of 197,808 cans of Target’s Good & Gather Cut Green Beans due to potential foreign object contamination.
The recall is classified as “Class II,” indicating temporary or medically reversible health consequences with a low risk of serious harm.
Affected products were distributed to Target stores across 21 states with specific identifiers: Lot number 7AA 418507, UPC 0 85239-11628 9, and Best by date 10/28/2026.
The green beans were produced by Del Monte Foods, Inc., and no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should check their canned goods against the recall information, though no specific return instructions have been provided.

FDA Issues Class II Recall for Target Green Beans

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall affecting 197,808 cans of Target’s Good & Gather brand Cut Green Beans. The recall stems from potential contamination with an unidentified foreign object. The FDA has categorized this as a “Class II” recall, which indicates that the “product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” While the situation warrants consumer attention, the agency notes that the “probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

The recalled products were manufactured by Del Monte Foods, Inc., based in Walnut Creek, California. According to available information, the FDA has not specified exactly what type of foreign object might be contaminating the canned vegetables, though they have confirmed the recall is currently “ongoing.” Unlike some other recent food recalls where the contaminants were identified, such as “wood-like material” found in certain Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals, the nature of this particular foreign object remains undisclosed.

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Identifying Affected Products

Consumers who recently purchased Target’s Good & Gather Cut Green Beans should check their pantries for products with specific identifying information. The affected cans are 14.5 ounces (411 grams) with Lot number 7AA 418507, UPC code 0 85239-11628 9, and a Best By date of 10/28/2026. These products were distributed to Target locations 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.

While Target and Del Monte Foods have not issued specific instructions regarding what consumers should do with the affected products, standard protocol for food recalls typically advises either discarding the items or returning them to the place of purchase for a refund. As of the recall announcement, neither Target nor Del Monte Foods had responded to media requests for additional comment or clarification on refund procedures.

Part of a Broader Trend in Food Safety

This recall comes amid several other recent food safety alerts. Food recalls for foreign object contamination are relatively uncommon, accounting for just over 4% of all food recalls in the United States last year. More frequent causes include undeclared allergens, which triggered 34.1% of recalls, and listeria contamination, responsible for 22% of recalls. Other recent recalls include Trader Joe’s Gerolsteiner sparkling water due to potential glass bottle cracking and Whole Foods macaroni and cheese bites for undeclared egg and meat ingredients.

Target has confirmed that no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled green beans. The FDA continues to monitor the situation as part of its ongoing food safety surveillance. Consumers with questions about the recall are advised to monitor the FDA’s recall announcements or contact Target’s customer service department for the latest information on how to proceed with affected products in their possession.