Italian Green Beans. Product is IQF frozen, not ready to eat, each label carr...

FDA Recall #F-0201-2016 — Class II — July 15, 2015

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-0201-2016
Date InitiatedJuly 15, 2015
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmNational Frozen Foods Corporation--Seattle
LocationSeattle, WA

Product Description

Italian Green Beans. Product is IQF frozen, not ready to eat, each label carries cooking instructions. Packages sizes: 14 oz.; 16 oz.; 2 lbs.; 2.5 lbs.; 20 lbs. and 1,350 lbs. (tote) Product is sold under brands: Birds Eye (C&W), Markson First Crop, Bountiful Harvest, River Valley, Simplot Classic, Sysco Classic, Sysco Imperial, National, Monarch, Valamont, Worlds Finest, Tasteful and totes . Labels read in part: Item # 70332-00052 (not on label). "***BIRDS EYE C&W ***cut italian green beans***14oz***(UPC) 0 70332 00052 8***" Proof, of bag label. provided. Shipper case UPC Code 10070332000525. Item # 23234-13195 (not on label). "***12/2 LB***334400***MARKSON FIRST CROP*** Case label and proof of generic bag label provided. Generic labels are stamped with Net Wt.. during production. No UPC Code - Generic Bag; Shipper Case UPC Code 10723234131957. Item # 22486-11893 is contained on case label "***12/2.5 LB BAGS NET WT. 30 LBS***22486***11893***1614***Bountiful Harvest Originals ITALIAN GREEN BEANS******" Case label and bag label provided. No UPC Code - Generic Bag. Shipping Case UPC Code 30822486118939. Item # 78982-00445-2 not on bag. "*** RIVER VALLEY*** Italian Green Beans NET WT. 16 OZ.***(UPC) 0 78982 11445 2***". Bag label provided. Shipping Case UPC Code 78982114452. Item # 71179-18052 not on bag/box. "***12/32 OZ BAGS***10071179180524***SIMPLOT CLASSIC ITALIAN BEANS***". Case label and a generic Simplot proof label for bag provided. There is no UPC on generic bag; Shipping Case UPC Code 10071179180524. Item # 74865-07851 not on label. "***Classic SYSCO ***Italian Cut Green Beans*** NET WT 32 OZ (2 LBS)***". Proof of bag and case label provided. No UPC Code-Generic Bag. Shipping Case UPC Code 1007117918052. Item # 74865-38722 "*** Imperial SYSCO ***FRESH FROZEN ITALIAN BEANS 6409577***" 12/2 LB. stamps applied, case and partial copy of bag labels provided. UPC for bag 74865-38722, Shipping Case UPC Code 10074865387221. Item # 74865-07851 "***Classic SYSCO***Fresh Frozen Italian Cut Breen Beans***NET WT 32 OZ (2 LBS)***(UPC) 0 74865 07851 1***" Proof of bag label provided. Shipping Case UPC Code 10074865078518. Item # 72608-30730. "***FROZEN ITALIAN BEAN MIXED CUTS DISTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORPORATION SEATTLE, WA 98109***" 20 LB NET WT. ; case label provided. Blue liner used, no UPC for liner. Shipping Case UPC Code 7260830730. Item # 58108-00504. "***MONARCH***ITALIAN GREEN BEANS***NET WT/PESO NETO 32 OZ (2 LB)***(UPC) 7 58108 00504 4***". Proof for bag label provided. Shipping Case UPC Code 50758108005049. Item # 72608-12284 for 12/2 and item # 72608-12288 for 20 lb. case. "***FROZEN VALAMONT ITALIAN BEANS ***" 12/2 LB case and 20 lb; case labels provided. In the 20 lb case a generic blue bag is used. In the 12/2lb product clear plastic bags are used. Photos of the bags were provided. 12/2 Case UPC Code 10072608122849. 20 lb Case UPC Code 00072608122880. Item # WFN99-11200. "***C.H. BELT'S WORLDS FINEST Italian Cut Beans***NET WT. 91 KG (2 LBS) 32 OZ*** (UPC)8 82240 00004 6***". Partial label of bag and proof of label provided. Shipping Case UPC Code 10882240000043. Item # 72608-30605. "***72608***30605***12/2 LBS***TASTEFULL ITALIAN BEANS ***" Case label and photo of product inside case were provided. There is no labeling on bags, they are clear poly. Shipping Case UPC Code 7260830605. Totes IT BEAN R/C - have a sticker. The one for FSUP-111-110, 111-720, 111-136 were provided. All are 1350 lbs. There are no UPC codes.

Reason for Recall

Italian Green Beans product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Classification

Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution Pattern

distributed nationwide

Product Quantity

1,052,938 lbs.

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

LOT NUMBERS: Item # 70332-00052 - 29216-KA23076A31, expiration date 7/23/2016. Item # 23234-13195 - 29683-4K01F3N, 29683-4K01G3N, 29779-4K15D3N, 29982-4L06G3N, 29982-4L06H3N, 29982-4L06J3N and 31304-5D22D3N; with corresponding expiration dates10/1/2016, 10/1/2016, 10/15/2016, 11/6/2016, 11/6/2016, 11/6/2016. 4/22/2017. Item # 22486-11893 -31590-5F02A3N, expiration date 6/2/2017. Item # 78982-00445-2-29520-4J11B3N, expiration date 9/11/2014. Item # 71179-18052 - 965DEC29140B and 965DEC29140C, expiration date 12/29/2016. Item # 74865-07851 - 29981-4L06F3N, 31189-5D09E3N, and 31592-5F02C3N, with corresponding expieation dates 11/6/2016, 4/9/2017, and 6/2/2017. Item # 74865-38722 - 28018-3M12F3N, 28018-3M12G3N, 29095-4G02C3N, 29095-4G02D3N, 29095-4G02E3N, 29370-4H18C3N, 29370-4H18D3N, 29521-4J11C3N, 29521-4J11D3N, 29684-4K01H3N, 29780-4H15G3N, 29780-4H15H3N, 29780-4H15J3N, 29948-4L04B3N, 29948-4L04C3N, 30594-5B02B3N, 30594-5B02C3N, 30594-5B02D3N. 30719-5B12B3N, 30719-5B12C3N, 30719-5B12D3N, 30719-5B12E3N, 30719-5B12F3N, 30719-5B12G3N, 30719-5B12H3N, 31123-5C31C3N, 31123-5C31D3N, 31123-5C31E3N, 31190-5D09F3N, 31190-5D09G3N, 31305-5D22F3N, 31305-5D22G3N, 31305-5D22H3N, and 31305-5D22J3N with corresponding expiration dates 12/12/2015, 12/12/2015, 7/2/2016, 7/2/2016, 7/2/2016, 8/18/2016, 8/18/2016, 9/11/2016, 9/11/2016, 10/1/2016, 8/15/2016, 8/15/2016, 8/15/2016, 11/4/2016, 11/4/2016, 2/2/2017, 2/2/2017, 2/2/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 3/31/2017, 3/31/2017, 3/31/2017, 4/9/2017, 4/9/2017, 4/22/2017, 4/22/2017, 4/22/2017, and 4/22/2017. Item # 72608-30730 - 27444-3J11H3N, 27649-3K10F3N, and 28118-4A07J3N, with corresponding expiration dates 9/11/2015, 10/10/2015, and 1/7/2016. Item # 58108-00504 - 27951-3M02B3N, 27951-3M02C3N, 29804-4K15E3N, 29804-4K15F3N, 30035-4L14H3N, 30035-4L14J3N, 30981-5C16B3N, 30981-5C16C3N, and 31341-5D29C3N with corresponding expiration dates 12/2/2015, 12/2/2015, 10/15/2016, 10/15/2016, 11/14/2016, 11/14/2016, 3/16/2017, 3/16/2017, and 4/29/2017. Item # 72608-12284 - 29777-4K15B3N, 30034-4L14G3N, 30297-4M22B3N, 30297-4M22C3N, and 30297-4M22D3N with corresponding expiration dates 10/15/2016, 11/14/2016, 12/22/2016, 12/22/2016, and 12/22/2016. Item # 72608-12288 - 29096-4G02G3N, 30179-4M09B3N, 30873-5C03J3N, and 31422-5E11B3N with corresponding expiration dates 7/2/2016, 12/9/2016, 3/3/2017, and 5/11/2017. Item # WFN99-11200 - 29369-4H18B3N, 30554-5A27B3N, 31013-5C19B3N, and 31340-5D29B3N with corresponding expiration dates 8/18/2016, 1/27/2017, 3/19/2017, and 4/29/2017. Item # F000-111-110 - 3H17B3N and expiration date 8/17/2013. Item # FSUP-111-110 - 3H17B3N and 3H17C3N with expiration date 8/17/2015. Item # 111-720 - 3H17C3N, 3H17D3N, and 3H17F3 with expiration date 8/17/2015. Item # 111-136 - 3H17L3N with expiration date 8/17/2015. Item # 72608-30605 - 31591-5F02B3N with expiration date 6/2/2017.

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.