The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0802-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Randall Navy Beans recalled due to non-functioning temperature devices

Randall Foods is recalling Randall Navy Beans in 48 oz and 15.4 oz glass jars due to lack of functioning temperature indicating devices in retorts 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: This is an FDA Class II recall as stated in the source metadata. The hazard—lack of verified thermal processing control—creates potential for pathogenic contamination in a canned/jarred food product, which can lead to serious foodborne illness and possible hospitalization. Class II recalls are categorized as Severe per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Randall Foods, Inc. is recalling Randall Navy Beans sold in 48 oz glass jars (UPC 070095000506) and 15.4 oz glass jars (UPC 070095000537). The recall affects approximately 800,000 cases with best-by dates prior to January 1, 2025.

The products are being recalled because the retorts used during processing lacked functioning temperature indicating devices. This means the manufacturer cannot verify that the beans reached the proper temperature during thermal processing to eliminate potentially harmful pathogens.

The recalled 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.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. If you have purchased Randall Navy Beans matching the UPC numbers listed, please discard the product or return it to your retailer.

The recalled product

Product
RANDALL NAVY BEANS 48OZ glass jars UPC 070095000506; RANDALL NAVY BEANS 15.4OZ glass jars UPC 070095000537
Manufacturer
Randall Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Canned / Jarred Vegetables
Hazard
  • thermal-processing-failure
  • pathogen-contamination

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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