The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2235-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Pictsweet Cut Green Beans Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

The Pictsweet Company is recalling Steam'able Cut Green Beans due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

The Pictsweet Company is recalling Pictsweet(R) Steam'able Cut Green Beans, NET WT 10 OZ. (283g), distributed by The Pictsweet Company in Bells, TN. The recall involves 871,952 cases of the product, which is distributed nationwide. The recall is being conducted because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC that were used in the manufacturing of several Pictsweet products.

The affected products are identified by the UPC 7056097916. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items. The source text lists the following 'Best If Used By' dates for the affected inventory: Jul 30 2016, Aug 11 2016, Sep 26 2016, Sep 27 2016, Nov 13 2017, Jan 7 2018, Jan 24 2018, Feb 18 2018, and Mar 10 2018. The products also carry a manufacturing code format of ### # K # #.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled product. The source text does not provide specific instructions on disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall. The recall is classified as FDA Class I.

The recalled product

Product
Pictsweet(R) Steam'able Cut Green Beans, NET WT 10 OZ. (283g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, BELLS, TN 38305, UPC 7056097916
Manufacturer
The Pictsweet Company
Category
Food — Canned Vegetables
Hazard
Affected units
871,952

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 (10)

  • BEST IF USED BY: Jul 30 2016
  • Aug 11 2016
  • Sep 26 2016
  • Sep 27 2016
  • Nov 13 2017
  • Jan 7 2018
  • Jan 24 2018
  • Feb 18 2018
  • Mar 10 2018
  • with Mfg Code ### # K # #

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by The Pictsweet Company 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 12 products in this recall →

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