The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1768-2012·Announced 2012-07-25

Old Fashioned Foods Recalls Zesty and Jalapeno Bean Dip for Processing Issues

Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. is recalling Zesty Bean Dip and Jalapeno Bean Dip due to inadequate processing under acidified food regulations.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the risk associated with inadequate processing of acidified foods.

Plain-English summary

Old Fashioned Foods, Inc. is recalling Zesty Bean Dip and Jalapeno Bean Dip because of inadequate processing according to 21CFR114, acidified food regulations. The recall involves 463 cases, with 48 containers per case. The product was distributed in California, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The recalled Zesty Bean Dip has a best-by date of March 14, 2013, and item number 42193. A separate lot with a best-by date of April 9, 2013, was not distributed. The product is identified as Abbott Acres, Meal Pals, Zesty Bean Dip, with a net weight of 3 oz (85 g) per container.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Abbott Acres, Meal Pals, Zesty Bean Dip, Ingredients: water, pinto beans, soybean oil, tomato paste, less than 2% sugar, , salt jalapeno peppers, dehydrated onions, vinegar, sorbic acid (as a preservative), citric acid, caramel color, FD&C yellow #5, paprika, red bell pepper, sod
Manufacturer
Old Fashioned Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Canned / Acidified Foods
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Old Fashioned Foods, 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.

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