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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-3403-2017/FDA enforcement
Bush Brothers & Co·Food·Jul 21, 2017

Bush's Best¿ Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce with Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans 28…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that cans may have defective side seams which may cause the cans to leak or allow for growth of C. botulinum.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, FL, GA, IN +13 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBush Brothers & Co
Recalling firmBush Brothers & CoKnoxville, TN, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 39400 01977 0
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Codes 6097S GF and 6097P GF with Best By date of Jun 2019
Distribution area
ALFLGAINKYMAMEMIMOMSNCNYOHPATNTXVA

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX & VA.

United States

Quantity affected980 cs/12/28 oz cans
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 30, 2017
FDA recall numberF-3403-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bush Brothers & Co initiated this food recall on July 21, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that cans may have defective side seams which may cause the cans to leak or allow for growth of C. botulinum. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX & VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that cans may have defective side seams which may cause the cans to leak or allow for growth of C. botulinum.

Bush's Best¿ Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce with Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans 28… was made or distributed by Bush Brothers & Co in Knoxville, TN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-3403-2017, dated August 30, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Bush's Best¿ Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce with Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans 28… recall?

Bush Brothers & Co recalled Bush's Best¿ Brown Sugar Hickory Sweet Hickory Sauce with Brown Sugar & Spices Baked Beans 28… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-3403-2017. During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that cans may have defective side seams which may cause the cans to leak or allow for growth of C. botulinum.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Is the Bush Brothers & Co recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-3403-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.