Underprocessed Kidney Beans Recalled in UK

The UK Food Standards Agency has advised consumers that Dalepak Foods is recalling three kidney bean products due to underprocessing. The kidney beans may contain lectin, a naturally occurring chemical which can trigger classic symptoms of food poisoning – nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.

The recalled items are sold in several supermarket chains, and are described as follows:

At Iceland and Somerfield

Dalepak 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders
Batch codes: 8203 & 8204
Best before: End Jan 2010
Pack size: 454g

At Morrisons & Co-operative Group

Grassington’s 4 Spicy Bean Burgers

Best before: End Dec 2009, Batch codes: 8174, 8175

Best Before: End Jan 2010, Batch codes: 8196, 8197, 8211, 8212.

Pack size: 454g

At Tesco

Tesco Meat Free 4 Mexican Style Bean Burgers

Best before: July 2009

Display until: APR 2009

Pack size: 454g

Dalepak requests that consumers return the products for a full refund.