The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2237-2015·Announced 2015-05-20

Whole Foods Recalls Stewed Black Beans for Undeclared Peanut

Whole Foods Market is recalling 1,150 pounds of Stewed Black Beans due to undeclared peanut protein. The product was sold in 13 states and the District of Columbia.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

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. Undeclared peanut protein is a major allergen that can cause severe reactions.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 1,150 pounds of HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans (UPC/PLU: 48000088655) because the product contains undeclared peanut protein. The recall was initiated due to the presence of cumin in the product, which is associated with the peanut contamination.

The affected product has a use-by date of 2/27/15. It was distributed in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
HotBar, Latin Comfort, Stewed Black Beans UPC/PLU: 48000088655
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Category
Food — Canned / Jarred Foods
Hazard

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Use by 2/27/15

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 39 recalled by Whole Foods Market 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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