Cut Green Beans packed under brand names of: Allens Cut Green Beans (Ejote...
FDA Recall #F-0212-2017 — Class I — September 23, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0212-2017 |
| Date Initiated | September 23, 2016 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek |
| Location | Walnut Creek, CA |
Product Description
Cut Green Beans packed under brand names of: Allens Cut Green Beans (Ejotes Cortados Lago Azul) Blue Lake . Allens Cracker Barrel Label (Both labels have same UPC # - different sodium content - 140 mg for Allens Cut Green Beans and 250 for Cracker Barrel label Peso Neto: 6 lbs 10 oz. (3.00 kg) UPC 0 34700 01224 7; Distributed by Sager Creek Vegetable Company, Siloam Springs, AR 72761-0250 USA; Monarch Blue Lake Green Beans (De Primera, Lago Azul Ejotes Cortados, Tamano 4); Peso Neto 6 lb. 10 oz. (3 kg) UPC 7 58108 01041 3 Monarch Cut Green Beans mixed Sieve; NET WT. 6 lb. 10 oz. (3.00kg); UPC: 7 58108 01048 2 Distributed by US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL 60018; SYSCO Reliance Green Beans (Ejotes), Cut Mix Sieve; NET WT. 6 lb. 10 oz. (300 kg) UPC 0 74865 12172 9 SYSCO Green Beans, Mixed & Short Cuts; NET. WT. 6 lb. 10 oz. (3.00 kg) UPC: 0 74865 12175 0; Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX Silver Source Short Cut Green Beans; NET WT. 6 lb. 10 oz. (3.00 kg) UPC 8 06795 02895 9 Distributed by Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238
Reason for Recall
Customer complaint of finding crawfish parts in green beans initiated this recall for approximately 15,000 cases of 106 oz. metal cans of green beans or field peas with snaps sold under various brand names.
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
US distribution only to AL, AR, CO, IL, MD, MO, MS, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, OK, PA, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.
Product Quantity
15, 859 cases (6 cans per case) total, all varieties
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Lot Number 615383 Best By Date 06 01 19
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.
Foreign objects in food — including metal fragments, plastic pieces, glass shards, or rubber — can cause a range of injuries. Dental injuries (chipped or broken teeth) are the most common result. Metal and glass fragments can cause lacerations to the mouth, throat, esophagus, or intestinal tract. Hard objects may also pose a choking hazard, particularly for children and the elderly. If you consumed food containing a foreign object and are experiencing pain, difficulty swallowing, or bleeding, seek medical attention immediately. If the object was metal or glass and you swallowed it, an X-ray may be needed to determine its location.
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.