Southern Specialties Recalls French Beans Due to Listeria Risk
Southern Specialties, Inc. is recalling French Beans because a supplier's food contact surface tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
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 Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness warrant a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Southern Specialties, Inc. is recalling 5 LB and 1 LB packages of French Beans. The recall was initiated because a food contact surface at the firm's supplier facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Product packed on this specific table was subsequently shipped to Southern Specialties.
The affected products include 20 cases of 5 LB packages and 52 cases of 5 LB packages. The distribution was domestic only. The specific product codes involved are 039 720378 for the 5 LB packages and 039 720378 / 039 890378 for the 1 LB packages.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific codes listed above. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- FRENCH BEANS 5LBS and FRENCH BEANS 1 LB
- Manufacturer
- Southern Specialties, Inc
- 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 (1)
- 039 720378 (5 LB) and 039 720378 / 039 890378 (1LB)
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Southern Specialties, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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