The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0346-2019·Announced 2018-11-07

Faribault Foods Recalls S & W White Beans for Undeclared Sulfites

Faribault Foods is recalling 2,700 cans of S & W White Beans sold in Oregon and Washington due to undeclared sulfites.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric associates with minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination, typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2. Given the specific allergen nature of sulfites, a score of 2 is appropriate.

Plain-English summary

Faribault Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2,700 cans of S & W White Beans, Net Wt 15 oz (425g), UPC 72273-38807. The recall was initiated on October 16, 2018, because the product contains undeclared sulfites. The affected cans have a Best By date of AUG 23 2020 and the code 1310F2 236 17 XXXX.

The product was distributed to retail locations in Oregon and Washington. The recall was classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the probability of adverse health consequences is remote. The recall was terminated on March 8, 2019.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and Best By date listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
S & W White Beans, Net Wt 15 oz (425g), UPC 72273-38807. Distributed by Faribault Foods, 1818 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021-3035.
Affected units
2,700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By AUG 23 2020 1310F2 236 17 XXXX (time stamp)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: