CRF Frozen Foods Recalls Italian Beans for Listeria Risk
CRF Frozen Foods is recalling various brands of cut Italian beans due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed in the US, Canada, and Japan.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ready-to-eat foods is a critical health hazard.
Plain-English summary
CRF Frozen Foods, LLC is recalling multiple brands of cut Italian beans, including Northwest Growers Select, Chef Maxwell, JAG Foods/LA Foods, and The Inn. The recall covers retail and bulk containers with net weights of 20 lb and 30 lb. The total quantity involved is 187,380 lbs for retail and 184,200 lbs for bulk.
The recall is being conducted because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. All affected products have best by or sell by dates between April 26, 2016, and April 26, 2018. The Chef Maxwell Green Italian Beans specifically carry the code format Best By: 071616 203008009920 17:36.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Japan. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific brands and dates and dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cut Italian Beans, Brand Northwest Growers Select, Net Wt 20 lb, UPC 4635800031 Green Italian Beans, Brand Chef Maxwell, Net Wt 30 lb, UPC 3530295001 ***********BULK containers************ Italian Cut Beans, Brand JAG Foods/LA Foods, Net Wt 30 lb. Italian Cut Beans, b
- Manufacturer
- CRF Frozen Foods, LLC
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- 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)
- All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26
- 2016 and April 26
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 recalled by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC 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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