The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1133-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans Recalled for Suspected Botulism

Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans due to suspected, unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum contamination.

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 corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans (180g cans) distributed by V8 Commercial Co., Inc. The recall was initiated due to suspected, but unconfirmed, contamination with Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum).

The affected product is identified by UPC 897399001097 and a best-by date of September 21, 2010. A total of 247 cartons (100 cans per carton) were distributed to 74 customers, mainly located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. As of January 17, 2013, the contamination remains unconfirmed.

The recalled product

Product
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines.
Manufacturer
Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
Category
Food — Canned Goods
Hazard

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 (2)

  • UPC 897399001097
  • Best by: BB Sep 21 2010.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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