Faribault Foods Recalls O Organics Organic Black Beans Due to Seal Defects
Faribault Foods is recalling O Organics Organic Black Beans because of compromised hermetic seals on the cans. Consumers should check their pantry for the specific UPC and best-by date.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential for contamination due to compromised hermetic seals.
Plain-English summary
Faribault Foods is recalling O Organics Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. cans, due to compromised hermetic seals on the cans. The product is distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc. The recall involves 619,761 units with the UPC 0-79893-40610-7 and a Best By date of FEB 03 2023.
The affected product was distributed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Texas, and Washington. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product and UPC listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- O Organics Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. can, UPC 0-79893-40610-7 Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc. P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, 1-800-232-4271
- Manufacturer
- Faribault Foods
- Category
- Food — Canned Vegetables
- 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 (1)
- 981A 035 21: Best By FEB 03 2023
Distribution
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.
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