SOUTH AFRICA - IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE KOO OR HUGO CANNED FOODS YOU MAY NEED TO RETURN IT

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has called on consumers to return defective KOO and Hugo’s canned foods to any retail store.

In a statement on Monday, NCC Commissioner Thezi Mabuzac said the commission has been made aware of a recall of certain products by Tiger Brand.

“We urge consumers who have these products in their possession to verify the barcodes as well as manufacturing dates. If they form part of the recall, they should immediately return these products to any retail store for a full refund with or without any receipt,” Mabuza said.

The canned vegetables that are affected by the recall were produced from 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

According to Tiger Brands, the recall is because of a side seam weld defect that may cause a leak.

In terms of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), consumers have a right to fair value, good quality and safety.

“While the commission is pleased with Tiger Brands’ investigation into this problem and the precautionary recall, consumer safety comes first, therefore, the commission will only rest when all these products are removed from the market and consumers get their refunds. Our inspectors are monitoring the recall based on the Recall Guidelines,” Mabuza said.

The following canned products form part of the recall:

KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

410g

6009522300586

KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce Sauce-Lite

410g

6009522306571

 Hugo’s Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

410g

6009522305536

 KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 4 pack (New)

4x 410g

6009522307653

Koo Butter Beans in Brine

410g

6001024023543

KOO Butter Beans in Tangy Curry Sauce

410g

6001024000469

KOO Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

420g

6001024024007

KOO Baked Beans in Chilli Sauce

420g

6001024035003

KOO Baked Beans in Tomato & Herb

410g

6009522303006

KOO Baked Beans in Curry Sauce

410g

6009522303020

KOO Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka

410g

6009522303013

KOO Baked Beans in BBQ Flavoured Sauce

410g

6009522308117

KOO Baked Beans in Chilli Wors Flavoured Sauce

410g

6009522308124

 KOO Creamstyle Sweetcorn

415g

6009522300562 

KOO Whole Kernel in Brine

410g

6001024386655

KOO Mixed Vegetables in Sweet and Spicy Curry Sauce

420g

6009522300296

KOO Mixed Vegetables in Hot Curry Sauce

420g

6009522300289

KOO Mixed Vegetables in Curry Sauce

420g

6001024549913

KOO Mixed Vegetables in Cape Malay Curry Sauce

420g

6009522307639

KOO Mixed Vegetables in Durban Curry Sauce

420g

6009522307646

KOO Mixed Vegetables in Brine

410g

6001024103184

Helderberg Fresh Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine

400g

6009522308506

KOO Fresh Garden Peas in Brine

410g

6001024223318

KOO Fresh Garden Peas in Brine

400g

6009522308186

KOO Surfmaid Peas Petit Pois in Sweetened Brine

400g

6009522308193

KOO Short Spaghetti in Flavoured Tomato Sauce

410g

6001024383623

 SANews.gov.za