Product recallFSA
Princes canned bean products recalled over possible plastic pieces
Princes Group is recalling a number of canned bean products because they may contain small rubber balls, making them unsafe to eat.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
14 identifiers listed for this notice.
Asda Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 210g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 3313
- 3314
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- end November 2025
Asda Mixed Bean Salad 400g
- Batch code
- 3293
- 3303
- Best before
- end October 2027
Branston Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 4 x 410g Plastic Wrapped
- Batch code
- 3338
- Best before
- end December 2025
Sainsburys Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce 400g
- Batch code
- 3312
- Best before
- end November 2025
Tesco Mixed Bean Salad in Vinaigrette 400g
- Batch code
- 3299
- Best before
- end October 2025
Tesco Baked Beans & Pork Sausages in Tomato Sauce 395g
- Batch code
- 3312
- Best before
- end November 2025
What to do now
Princes canned bean products has been recalled because plastic fragments have been found in some packs.
- Do not eat it, even if you cannot see anything wrong.
- Store it out of children’s reach until it goes back.
- Take it back to Tesco for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- coughing or difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- difficulty breathing or choking — call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-46-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Princes Group is recalling a number of canned bean products because they may contain small rubber balls, making them unsafe to eat.
The risk
These products may contain small rubber balls which makes them unsafe to eat.
Action taken
Princes Group is recalling the above products from customers. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you would like any further information, please contact the relevant brands customer service lines listed on the recall notices.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Princes canned bean products been recalled?
Princes canned bean products has been recalled because plastic fragments have been found in some packs. Hard or sharp plastic can injure the mouth and throat, and small pieces are a choking risk, especially for children.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it, even if you cannot see anything wrong. Store it out of children’s reach until it goes back.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Where was Princes canned bean products sold?
The notice names Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
