Missing pen triggers canned beans recall

Faribault Foods has issued a recall of a limited number of 15-ounce No-Salt-Added Black Beans because of the possibility of plastic and/or metal pieces in the cans.

No injuries have been reported. A statement from the Faribault-based company says an ongoing investigation suggests "an ink pen entered the product stream."

It goes on to say Faribault Foods issued the recall "out of an abundance of caution after one consumer reported finding a partial ink pen in one container."

The recall is limited to the production code of 15-ounce product manufactured at the facility located in Faribault, Minn., with the code "Best By 04 APR 2019 258F2 095 16 XXXX" on the bottom of the can.

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People who bought affected cans should return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement.

The recalled products were distributed under the following labels:

• Hyvee No-Salt-Added Black Beans

• La Preferida Low Sodium Black Beans (Frijoles Negros Bajo En Sodio)

• Our Family No-Salt-Added Black Beans

• Sprouts No-Salt-Added Black Beans

• Mrs. Grimes No-Salt-Added Black Beans

• Kuner's No-Salt-Added Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

• HEB Black No-Salt-Added Beans (Frijol Negro Sin Sal)