The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1383-2014·Announced 2014-01-15

Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame Recalled for Pesticide Residue

Safeway Inc is recalling 22 cases of In Shell Edamame after FDA testing detected trace amounts of the pesticide chlorafluazuron.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences, and the detected pesticide level is very low (0.015 ppm) with no reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Safeway Inc is recalling 22 cases of Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame, 48 oz. bags, after FDA testing detected 0.015 ppm of the pesticide chlorafluazuron. The product was inadvertently released to Safeway warehouses and a few retail stores in Southern California.

The recalled product is identified by a best-before date of May 21, 2015, and a pack date of November 21, 2013. The UPC code is 0 21130 09197 3. The product is a product of China, packed in Canada, and distributed by Safeway in Pleasanton, CA.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot details and dispose of the product or return it to the store of purchase. The recall is pending further FDA testing.

The recalled product

Product
Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame; Net Wt: 48 oz. (3 lb, 1.35Kg) 12 x 3 lb bags per case: Product of China: Packed in Canada Safeway, Pleasanton, CA.
Manufacturer
Safeway Inc

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)

  • Best before May 21
  • 2015: Packed on November 21
  • 2013: UPC: 0 21130 09197 3

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: