Stahlbush IQF Green Beans Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
Stahlbush Island Farms is recalling IQF Green Beans due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in four US states and Canada.
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 corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. is recalling IQF Green Beans packed in 10 oz. (US) and 283 g (Canadian) kraft paper bags. The recall is issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is identified by UPC code 6 38882 00053 7 and includes specific lot numbers and best-by dates ranging from November 2016 to February 2018.
A total of 9,264 cases of the product were distributed in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, and Canada. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- IQF Green Beans, packed in a 10 oz. (US) and a 283 g (Canadian) kraft paper bag with food grade liner, 12 bags to a case. The UPC code 6 38882 00053 7. The cooking instructions on the label is read: How To Prepare Stovetop: Place frozen green beans into a small amount…
- Manufacturer
- Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,264
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 (6)
- Lot numbers and Best By Dates: #16034001
- with a best buy code date of 02/03/18. #15097001
- with a best buy code date of 04/07/17. #14328001
- with a best buy code date of 12/2016. #15362001
- with a best buy code date of 12/28/17. #14310002
- with a best buy code date of 11/06/16.
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