The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1957-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

AFC Edamame Soybeans Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp is recalling refrigerated AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp is voluntarily recalling refrigerated AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods, 8 oz, in cardboard containers. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0-23012-00261-9 and dates between 01/03/2017 and 03/17/2017. The bulk product was distributed to franchisees between December 28, 2016, and February 3, 2017. The packaged product was sold under refrigeration at designated retail sushi counters within grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in 33 states and the District of Columbia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods, 8 oz , refrigerated, in cardboard container. UPC 0-23012-00261-9
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)

  • UPC 0-23012-00261-9
  • dated between 01/03/2017 and 03/17/2017

Distribution

Same manufacturer · Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp

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