The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0803-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Randall Black Beans Recall: Non-Functioning Temperature Devices

Randall Foods, Inc. is recalling Randall Black Beans in 48 oz, 24 oz, and 15.4 oz glass jars due to non-functioning temperature indicating devices in retorts used during production, which may affect product safety.

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 FDA classified this as a Class II recall. The hazard involves non-functioning temperature control devices during canning, which creates risk of pathogenic contamination (such as botulism) in a shelf-stable food product, meeting the Severe threshold for FDA Class II recalls involving food safety risk.

Plain-English summary

Randall Foods, Inc. is recalling Randall Black Beans in three sizes: 48 oz glass jars (UPC 070095000605), 24 oz glass jars (UPC 070095000612), and 15.4 oz glass jars (UPC 070095000636). The recall affects approximately 800,000 cases with all lot numbers and Best By dates prior to January 1, 2025.

The recall was initiated due to a lack of functioning temperature indicating devices in retorts used during the manufacturing process. Temperature indicating devices are used to monitor that retorts reach and maintain proper temperatures during canning, which is critical to ensuring product safety during heat processing.

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.

Consumers who have purchased these products should discontinue use. Those with questions about the recall should contact Randall Foods, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
RANDALL BLACK BEANS 48OZ glass jars UPC 070095000605; RANDALL BLACK BEANS 24OZ glass jars UPC 070095000612; RANDALL BLACK BEANS 15.4OZ glass jars UPC 070095000636
Manufacturer
Randall Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Canned Vegetables
Hazard
  • temperature-control-failure
  • potential-pathogenic-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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