The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1130-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

JMT Trading Recalls Tausi Salted Black Beans Due to Swollen Cans

JMT Trading Company is recalling Tausi Salted Black Beans from the Philippines after reports of swollen cans. The product was distributed in the CA Bay area and Hawaii.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is limited to physical defects (swollen cans) without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

JMT Trading Company, Inc. is recalling Tausi Salted Black Beans, 180 gram cans, imported from the Philippines. The recall was initiated after reports were received of swollen cans of the product. The cans contain black beans, water, iodized salt, sugar, and caramel.

The affected product was distributed by V8 Commercial Co., Inc. in San Juan, Metro Manila. In the United States, the product was distributed in the California Bay area and one location in Hawaii. A total of 150 cartons were distributed out of 270 cartons imported since May 2011. The affected cans have best-by dates of February 15, 2013; April 26, 2013; February 15, 2014; and April 11, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Tausi Salted Black Beans, 180 gram (6.34 oz.) can. Ingredient: Black Beans, Water, Iodized salt, sugar and caramel. Distributed by V8 Commercial Co., Inc., San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines. UPC 97399 00109

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 (7)

  • BB:FEB.15
  • 2013
  • BB:APR.26
  • BB:FEB 15
  • 2014
  • BB: APR.11
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: