The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1199-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Mandalay Trading Recalls Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans

Mandalay Trading is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans due to potential pathogen growth and toxin formation from Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.

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 meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mandalay Trading Corporation is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton. The product is distributed by V8 Commercial Co, Inc. and is manufactured in the Philippines.

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 product is in a two-piece can with a single seam and features a label with red, yellow, and black text.

The recall involves 530 cartons. The product was distributed in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, Georgia, and New Jersey. Affected lots have best-by dates of March 16, 2014, March 17, 2014, March 20, 2014, August 14, 2014, September 11, 2014, and September 12, 2014. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific dates and stop using the product if found.

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 C
Affected units
530

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 Mar 16
  • 2014 BB Mar 17
  • 2014 BB Mar 20
  • 2014 BB Aug 14
  • 2014 BB Sept 11
  • 2014 BB Sept 12
  • 2014

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: