RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1810-2016/FDA enforcement

Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, NET WT 50 lb

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    Green Beans are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCrf Frozen Foods, LLC
Recalling firmCrf Frozen Foods, LLCPasco, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
2 05050 00448 56353029500100 882240 00069 5571100001842 03050 00440 72 03050 00992 020 253000 99201 72 03050 00776 620 205000 77090 82 03050 00772 12 02050 00772 12 02050 00116 8
Lot / date codes
  • All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018. Chef Maxwell Green Beans have the code format Best By: 071616 203050009920 17:30 Chef Maxwell Green Beans have the codeo format Best By: 071616 202530009920 17:32 Chef Maxwell Green Beans have the code format Best By: 071616 203050009920 17:34 Chef Maxwell Green Beans have the code format Best By: 071616 203050009920 17:35 Correct Choice Green Beans have the code format 203050007766 08:27 Correct Choice Green Beans have the code format 203050007766 08:28 Endico Cut Green Beans have the code format 202050007709 08:30 Farmers Bounty Cut Green Beans have the code format 203050007721 08:31 Farmer's Bounty Cut Green Beans have the code format 202050007721 08:27 Farmer's Bounty Whole Green Beans have the code format 4635800021 08:38 Great Value Cut Green Beans have the code format Best If Used By: 042318 A 23:02 Product of USA C.H. Belt's Worlds Finest Cut Beans have the code format 202050001168 08:29 Great Value Steamable Cut Green Beans have the code format Best If Used By: 042318 C 23:02 Product of USA James Farm Cut Green Beans have the code format Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA B James Farm Whole Green Beans have the code format Sell By: 012515 15:15 Product of USA A O Organic Whole Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Overhill Farms 1-1/2" Cut Green Beans have the code format 203017001168 08:29 Pantry Essentials Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Pantry Essentials Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Parade Cut Green Beans have the code format Best By: 122215 201250001108 15:23) Product of USA A Parade Cut Green Beans have the code format Best By: 122215 20155000110815:23) Product of USA A Safeway Kitchens Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Safeway Kitchens Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Safeway Kitchens Whole Petite Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens French Cut Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens Whole Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens Whole Green Beans have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA The Inn Cut Green Beans have the code format 202050001115 08:30 Trader Joe's Organic Whole Green Beans have the code format Lot 115 16 BF 22:58 C Product of USA True Goodness Organic Cut Green Beans have the code format Best By: 042318 16:30 D Product of USA USDA Cut Green Beans have the code format 203050004407 08:27 VIP Cut Green Beans have the code format 3756 107 16 08:27 A USA/CANADA Wild Oats Organic Cut Green Beans have the code format Best By: 040918 15:15 A Product of USA
Distribution area
Nationwide

US nationwide and in Canada & Japan.

United States, Canada, Japan

Quantity affectedRetails = 33, 759, 454 lbs and BULK = 15, 498, 593 lbs.; BULK 1/2 inch green beans = 67, 200 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 3, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1810-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Crf Frozen Foods, LLC initiated this food recall on May 2, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Green Beans are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: US nationwide and in Canada & Japan.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Green Beans are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, NET WT 50 lb was made or distributed by Crf Frozen Foods, LLC in Pasco, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1810-2016, dated August 3, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, NET WT 50 lb recall?

Crf Frozen Foods, LLC recalled Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, NET WT 50 lb in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1810-2016. Green Beans are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Crf Frozen Foods, LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1810-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.