US-based Campbell Soup Company has issued a voluntary recall of 35,000 cans of SpaghettiOs Original for fear of contamination with pieces of red plastic, which was discovered in a small batch of cans.
Due to potential choking hazard posed by the contaminants, the affected 14.2 ounce SpaghettiOs products have been recalled by the manufacturer. The plastic material belongs to the lining of the can which has a tendency to peel off.
The recalled products carry a 22 February 2017 date, which is present on the can base and a UPC code of 51000 22432 which is present under the bar code.
The recall is limited to the US. The issue was discovered after the company received public complaints.
The company has urged customers who have purchased the product not to consume it and to return it at the place of purchase fro exchange or full refund.
On its facebook page, the company was quoted by ischoolguide.com as saying: "The plastic is food grade and is from the lining of the can. It is not harmful if ingested. The reason we are recalling the product is that the pieces could pose as a potential choking hazard.
"Our retail partners have been notified as well. If you do have effected cans that match the date code, and the store won't let you return them, please private message us the store name and info where you purchased it and your mailing address."
The recalled products were manufactured in Paris, Texas and shipped to retail locations in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah and Washington, as stated by Newsweek.
The company has also provided a helpline number to address customer queries regarding the tainted products and has profusely apologized in its release for the inconvenience caused.
