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  1. 2021

    Tiger Brands recalls KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products

    Recall announced

    Tiger Brands announced a recall of approximately 20 million KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products after identifying a potential defective side seam weld that could cause cans to leak. Customers were advised to return affected products for a refund; no health issues had been reported.

    Stated objective. in the best interest of consumers

    Company response

    • Refund or compensation — Tiger Brands

      Tiger Brands has since advised customers to go to their nearest supermarket or wholesale outlet to return the products for a refund.

    Source excerpt

    • The cans may have a defective side seam weld that could cause the can to leak.
    • Therefore, the company in consultation with the National Consumer Council and made the decision to initiate a precautionary withdrawal in the best interest of consumers
    • This will see approximately 20 million KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products recalled because of safety concerns.
    Source