The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1692-2014·Announced 2014-04-02

Bonduelle Recalls Bulk Frozen Green Beans Due to Filth Presence

Bonduelle USA Inc is recalling bulk totes of frozen green beans due to the presence of filth. The product was distributed in Arkansas and Iowa.

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 remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is 'filth,' which is a low-risk contamination issue, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bonduelle USA Inc is voluntarily recalling 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 identified as Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN WHOLE GRADED, with a net weight of 1,100 lbs per tote in bulk form. The product must be kept frozen.

The recall involves 87 totes, totaling 95,700 lbs. The specific items are identified by Item # 1103905 and Lot #'s A0002962 and A0003047. The product was distributed in Arkansas (AR) and Iowa (IA). Ten totes remained quarantined in stock and were not distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and item number listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Bonduelle USA Inc (Oakfield) BEANS GREEN WHOLE GRADED, Net weight: 1,100 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 (3)

  • Item # 1103905
  • Lot #'s: A0002962
  • A0003047

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 →