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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0801-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Randall Kidney Beans Recall for Faulty Temperature Devices

Randall Foods, Inc. is recalling Randall Kidney Beans in three sizes due to non-functioning temperature indicating devices in retorts, which may affect proper heat sterilization during processing.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies this as an FDA Class II recall. The hazard—non-functioning temperature indicating devices—means retort sterilization may not have been properly verified, which could result in inadequately heat-treated canned foods at risk for pathogenic contamination. While no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, the inability to verify proper sterilization in a canned food product presents a significant risk of serious harm and meets the Class II + risk-of-serious-harm threshold for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Randall Foods, Inc. is recalling Randall Kidney Beans sold in 48-ounce glass jars (UPC 070095000308), 24-ounce glass jars (UPC 070095000315), and 15.4-ounce glass jars (UPC 070095000339). The recall affects approximately 800,000 cases.

The recall is due to lack of functioning temperature indicating devices in retorts. Temperature indicating devices are critical to verifying that retort sterilization—the heat treatment process used to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms—reaches and maintains required temperatures.

The affected products were distributed to retail locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. All lots with best-by dates prior to January 1, 2025 are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised to check the product codes and distribution information. Consumers with questions should contact Randall Foods, Inc., or consult with their local health department.

The recalled product

Product
RANDALL KIDNEY BEANS 48OZ glass jars UPC 070095000308; RANDALL KIDNEY BEANS 24OZ glass jars UPC 070095000315; RANDALL KIDNEY BEANS 15.4OZ glass jars UPC 070095000339
Manufacturer
Randall Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Canned Vegetables
Hazard
  • retort-sterilization-failure
  • temperature-control-device-malfunction

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)

  • All lots All Best By dates Prior to January 1 2025

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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