La Preferida Pinto Beans Recalled for Potential Pathogen Contamination
La Preferida Inc is recalling 57,040 cans of pinto beans because some may not have been fully processed, posing a risk of illness from spoilage organisms or pathogens.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the source text explicitly states that the contamination could lead to illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
La Preferida Inc is voluntarily recalling 4,734 cases (57,040 cans) of 29-ounce metal cans of pinto beans packed in water and salt. The recall is due to a processing issue where some cans may not have been fully processed, which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens. Consuming the affected product could lead to illness.
The recalled product is identified by the UPC 071524020034, Product Code PINTO LP, Best By Date 01/03/2015, and Lot Code 3003. All time codes are affected. The product was distributed nationwide to the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact La Preferida Inc for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Metal cans; labeled as containing 29 oz of pinto beans packed in water and salt
- Manufacturer
- La Preferida Inc
- Category
- Food — Canned Vegetables
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 (5)
- UPC: 071524020034
- Producty Code: PINTO LP
- Best By Date: 01/03/2015
- Lot Code: 3003
- Time Code: All Time Codes
Distribution
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