The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1453-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Casa de Mesquite Mesquite Bean Flour Recalled for Bacillus Cereus Contamination

Casa de Mesquite is recalling specific lots of Mesquite Bean Flour due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus, a spoilage organism that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

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 (Bacillus cereus) with the potential to cause illness, but the source text does not report any confirmed cases of injury or hospitalization, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Casa de Mesquite, LLC is recalling 375 cartons of 13 kg bags of Casa de Mesquite brand Mesquite Bean Flour. The product was processed and packaged in Hollister, California, and released for distribution in the United States and Canada. The recall is limited to Lot # 123001.

Recent tests indicate that this specific lot has the potential to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus. This is a spoilage organism that can cause diarrhea, nausea, and other symptoms. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and packaging size mentioned. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Casa de Mesquite brand Mesquite Bean Flour, packaged in 10 kg bag in carton, and 13 kg bag in carton for food manufacturing, and 10, 24 and 44 oz retail bags; Product is processed and packaged by Casa de Mesquite, LLC, Hollister, CA

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)

  • Lot #: 123001

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.