Merlino Foods Garbanzo Beans Recalled for Potential Glyphosate Presence
Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc is recalling Merlino Foods brand Garbanzo Beans due to the potential presence of glyphosate.
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, and no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc is recalling Merlino Foods brand Garbanzo Beans, sold in 5 lb. polybags without a UPC, due to the potential presence of glyphosate. The recall covers all garbanzo beans distributed between November 15, 2019, and January 6, 2020, regardless of lot numbers, including specific lots such as 19318, 19324, 19326, 19330, 19345, 19350, 19357, 19364, and 20006.
The product was distributed in Washington. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that there is a remote probability that adverse health consequences would be serious or permanent. No specific illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods brand, sold in 5 lb. Polybag. No UPC.
- Manufacturer
- Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc
- Category
- Food — Dried Beans
- 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 (8)
- 19324
- 19326
- 19330
- 19345
- 19350
- 19357
- 19364
- 20006.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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