The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0521-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

Bob's Red Mill 13 Bean Soup Mix Recalled for Glyphosate

Bob's Red Mill is recalling 13 Bean Soup Mix due to the potential presence of glyphosate. The product was distributed in multiple US states and international locations.

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 indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is the potential presence of glyphosate, a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling 13 Bean Soup Mix due to the potential presence of glyphosate. The product is sold in Form & Fill (29 oz. and 822 gram), Standup Pouch (29 oz.), and Bulk Bags (25 lbs.) packaging. The recall involves 7,328 cases (4 pack/case) and 111 bags (25 lbs./bag).

The affected product was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Texas, Vermont, and Washington. It was also distributed in Canada, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore. Specific lot numbers and best-by dates are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
13 Bean Soup Mix is sold under Bob's Red Mill brand, packaged in Form & Fill (29 oz. and 822 gram), Standup Pouch (29 oz.), and Bulk Bags (25 lbs.) Product has the following UPC: UPC: 039978122513 UPC: 039978002518 UPC: 039978102515 (25 lb. bag) UPC: 039978302519 (distribu

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 (12)

  • Mfg: 1505C294
  • Lot 290303
  • BEST BY 19 NOV 2021 Mfg: 1505C294
  • Lot 290921
  • BEST BY 05 DEC 2021 Mfg: 1505S294
  • Lot 291028
  • BEST BY 14 DEC 2021 Mfg: 1505B25
  • Lot 290618
  • BEST BY 16 DEC 2021 Mfg: 1505C822G4CA
  • Lot 291026
  • BEST BY 2021 DE 05 (means December 5
  • 2021)

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →