The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0522-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

Bob's Red Mills Recalls Garbanzo Beans for Potential Glyphosate

Bob's Red Mills is recalling specific 25 oz packages of Garbanzo Beans due to the potential presence of glyphosate. The recall affects products distributed in the US and several 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 in this context without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling 25 oz Form & Fill and Standup packages of Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) sold under the Bob's Red Mills brand. The recall is due to the potential presence of glyphosate in the product. The affected products have specific manufacturing and lot codes and best-by dates of December 5, 2021, or January 1, 2022.

The recalled Garbanzo Beans were distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Oregon, and Texas, as well as in the Philippines and Singapore. The source text also notes that a related 13 Bean Soup Mix was distributed in additional US states and international locations, but the primary recall notice focuses on the Garbanzo Beans.

Consumers who have purchased these specific packages of Garbanzo Beans should check their pantry for the listed UPC codes and lot numbers. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas, sold under brand Bob's Red Mills, packaged into 25 oz Form & Fill Package or 25 oz Standup Package. 25 oz Form & Fill Package Package has UPC 039978004222. 25 oz Standup Package has UPC 039978114228
Manufacturer
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Dried Beans / Pulses
Hazard

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 (3)

  • Mfg Code: 1641C254 Lot Code 290990
  • Best by date: 05 DEC 2021. Mfg Code: 1641S254 Lot Code 291746
  • Best by date: 01 JAN 2022.

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.

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