The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1131-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Golden Dharma Recalls Tausi Salted Black Beans Due to Botulism Risk

Golden Dharma International is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans due to potential pathogen growth and toxin formation from Clostridium botulinum.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Golden Dharma International Corp is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz) cans. The product is distributed by V8 Commercial Co, Inc. and is a product of the Philippines. The recall involves 910 cartons, with 100 cans per carton.

The recall is being conducted because the product may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms. The affected cans have best-by dates of April 26, 2013, and May 24, 2013. The product was distributed in California and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific best-by dates and distribution details. If found, consumers should not consume the product and should follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam. This 6.34 oz can is wrapped with a label containing, red, yellow, and black text labeled in part "Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans***Distributed by: V8 Commercial
Affected units
910

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 (3)

  • BB Apr 26
  • 2013 BB May 24
  • 2013

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: