The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0548-2021·Announced 2021-05-26

Faribault Foods Recalls S&W Organic Black Beans Due to Compromised Seals

Faribault Foods is recalling S&W Organic Black Beans because some cans have compromised hermetic seals. Consumers should check their cans and return them for a refund.

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 II, and the hazard is a compromised seal which is a packaging defect. No illnesses or injuries are reported, and the risk is theoretical, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Faribault Foods is voluntarily recalling S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. cans, due to compromised hermetic seals on the cans. The recall affects 619,761 units distributed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Texas, and Washington.

The compromised seals may allow air or contaminants to enter the cans, potentially affecting the safety and quality of the product. The recall includes specific lot codes and best-by dates ranging from July 2022 to March 2023, with UPCs 0-72273-47460-4 and 00-72273-48725.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their cans for the affected lot codes and best-by dates. If the product matches the recall description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Faribault Foods.

The recalled product

Product
S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. can, Distributed by: Faribault Foods, 3401 Park Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021.
Manufacturer
Faribault Foods
Affected units
619,761

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 (14)

  • 1329A 032 21
  • Best By JAN 31 2023 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 (8 pack)
  • UPC: 00-72273-48725 (12 pack) 1329A 033 21
  • Best By FEB 01 2023 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 034 21
  • Best By JUL 19 2022 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 203 20
  • Best By JUL 20 2022 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 205 20
  • Best By JUL 22 2022 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 258 20
  • Best By SEP 13 2022 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 259 20
  • Best By SEP 14 2022 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 260 20
  • Best By SEP 15 2022 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 071 21
  • Best By MAR 11 2023 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 074 21
  • Best By MAR 14 2023 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 075 21
  • Best By MAR 15 2023 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4 1329A 076 21
  • Best By MAR 16 2023 UPC: 0-72273-47460-4

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Faribault Foods 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 3 products in this recall →