The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2935-2015·Announced 2015-08-12

Inn Foods Recalls IQF Italian Cut Green Beans Due to Listeria

Inn Foods Inc. is recalling IQF Italian Cut Green Beans after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Inn Foods Inc. is recalling IQF Italian Cut Green Beans, including specific lots of Harvest Delight Italian Green Beans, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after a sample of the product was sent to a third-party laboratory at a customer's request and tested positive for the bacteria.

The affected products include IQF Italian Cut Green Beans (lot 880804) and Harvest Delight Italian Green Beans (lots 87151056 and 880271056). The source text indicates that the product was distributed in California and exported to the Republic of Djibouti, Dubai, and Italy. Specific lot codes and production dates are provided in the structured product information.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of green beans should check their inventory for the listed lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
IQF Italian Cut Green Beans (each tote 1350 lbs) lot 880804 Harvest Delight Italian Green Beans, (Veg, mixed, FZN, Italian Blend, IQF) 2 lb. poly bags, 12 x 2 lbs, per case Lot 87151056, 960 cases, packed on 4/30/15; Harvest Delight Italian Green Beans, Lot 880271056, 848 ca
Manufacturer
Inn Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Vegetables
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • Lots received: Lot 3H17B3N - 2 totes
  • Lot 3H17C3N - 10 totes
  • Lot 87151056
  • 960 cases
  • packed on 4/30/15
  • 368 cases in hold at cold storage and Harvest Delight Italian Blend
  • Lot 880271056
  • 848 cases
  • packed on 6/9/15
  • oonhold at cold storage. Lot code 880804 - 2 totes distributed

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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