Eleven kinds of canned beans are being voluntarily recalled by a Texas food processor after it was discovered that some of the cans were inadequately processed and may be susceptible to bacteria that causes food spoilage.

Quaker Oats Co. and Stokely-Van Camp Inc. said certain Vamp Camp's and Wolf brand canned products, manufactured at Stokely-Van Camp's Dallas, Texas, grocery specialties plant in 15- and 16-ounce cans, have been recalled."No complaints or illnesses have been reported. However, we are taking this precautionary action in order to be absolutely certain that all products are safe for consumers and meet our quality standards," said Jan R. Relford, vice president of quality assurance of the grocery specialties division.

The Van Camp's Wolf brand products distributed nationwide that are being recalled are embossed with codes beginning with "D" or "0" on the top or bottom of each can.

People who purchased the products should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

"We are notifying the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the situation and the action we're taking. Also, we are notifying all of our retail accounts in order to quickly expedite the removal of the product in question from store shelves," Relford said, noting that the firms will have replacement products in stores as soon as possible.

Becky Shreeve, food programs supervisor for the Utah Department of Agriculture, said her office received information about the recall through an electronic mail system from the federal government.

"A number of consumers called our office. We will be happy to respond to any further inquiries at 538-7124," Shreeve said.

Consumers requesting additional information about the recall may also call toll-free 1 (800) 225-1212.

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Here's a list of the recalled food products:

- Van Camp's pork and beans (16 ounces only).

- Van Camp's premium baked beans (16 ounces only).

- Van Camp's brown sugar beans (16 ounces only).

- Van Camp's dark red kidney beans (15 ounces only).

- Van Camp's New Orleans style kidney beans (15 ounces only).

- Van Camp's chili (15 1/2 ounces only).

- Wolf brand chili with beans (15 ounces only).

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- Wolf brand chili, no beans (15 ounces only).

- Wolf brand chili with beans, jalapeno style (15 ounces only).

- Wolf brand chili, no beans, jalapeno style (15 ounces only).

- Wolf brand beef stew (15 ounces only).

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