The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1691-2014·Announced 2014-04-02

Bonduelle Recalls Bulk Frozen Green Beans Due to Filth Presence

Bonduelle USA Inc is recalling bulk totes of frozen cut and whole green beans due to the presence of filth.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is 'filth,' which typically falls under cosmetic or minor labeling/packaging issues rather than high-risk pathogens or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Bonduelle North America has voluntarily recalled bulk totes of Cut and Whole Green Beans. The recall was initiated due to the presence of filth in the product.

The affected product is Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN CUT GRADED, packaged in bulk form in totes with a net weight of 1,480 lbs per tote. The recall involves 26 totes with a total net weight of 38,480 lbs. The specific item number is 1103805 and the lot number is A0002813. The product is labeled to be kept frozen.

The product was distributed in Arkansas (AR) and Iowa (IA). Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and item number listed above. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN CUT GRADED, Net weight: 1,480 lbs (bulk form in Totes), Keep frozen.
Manufacturer
Bonduelle USA 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 (2)

  • Item # 1103805
  • Lot # A0002813

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Bonduelle USA 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →