IQF Green Beans recall

Recalled by Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. · Corvallis, OR, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Stahlbush IQF Green Beans are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

IQF Green Beans, packed in a 10 oz. (US) and a 283 g (Canadian) kraft paper bag with food grade liner, 12 bags to a case. The UPC code 6 38882 00053 7. The cooking instructions on the label is read: How To Prepare Stovetop: Place frozen green beans into a small amount of boiling water. Cover, steam for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and season to taste. Microwave: Place frozen green beans into a covered microwave- safe dish. Add 1/2 cup water and a spoonful of butter (optional) and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and season to taste.

Quantity: 9,264 cases

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Lot numbers and Best By Dates: #16034001, with a best buy code date of 02/03/18. #15097001, with a best buy code date of 04/07/17. #14328001, with a best buy code date of 12/2016. #15362001, with a best buy code date of 12/28/17. #14310002, with a best buy code date of 11/06/16.

Where it was sold

Illinois Pennsylvania Rhode Island Washington

FDA's distribution note: distributed in IL, PA, RI, and WA and in Canada

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc.
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: May 6, 2016
In FDA report of: Sep 28, 2016
Terminated: Jan 27, 2017
FDA recall number: F-2284-2016 · event 74100
Official record: FDA enforcement report search