Italian Green Beans product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.
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LOT NUMBERS: Item # 70332-00052 - 29216-KA23076A31, expiration date 7/23/2016. Item # 23234-13195 - 29683-4K01F3N, 29683-4K01G3N, 29779-4K15D3N, 29982-4L06G3N, 29982-4L06H3N, 29982-4L06J3N and 31304-5D22D3N
with corresponding expiration dates10/1/2016, 10/1/2016, 10/15/2016, 11/6/2016, 11/6/2016, 11/6/2016. 4/22/2017. Item # 22486-11893 -31590-5F02A3N, expiration date 6/2/2017. Item # 78982-00445-2-29520-4J11B3N, expiration date 9/11/2014. Item # 71179-18052 - 965DEC29140B and 965DEC29140C, expiration date 12/29/2016. Item # 74865-07851 - 29981-4L06F3N, 31189-5D09E3N, and 31592-5F02C3N, with corresponding expieation dates 11/6/2016, 4/9/2017, and 6/2/2017. Item # 74865-38722 - 28018-3M12F3N, 28018-3M12G3N, 29095-4G02C3N, 29095-4G02D3N, 29095-4G02E3N, 29370-4H18C3N, 29370-4H18D3N, 29521-4J11C3N, 29521-4J11D3N, 29684-4K01H3N, 29780-4H15G3N, 29780-4H15H3N, 29780-4H15J3N, 29948-4L04B3N, 29948-4L04C3N, 30594-5B02B3N, 30594-5B02C3N, 30594-5B02D3N. 30719-5B12B3N, 30719-5B12C3N, 30719-5B12D3N, 30719-5B12E3N, 30719-5B12F3N, 30719-5B12G3N, 30719-5B12H3N, 31123-5C31C3N, 31123-5C31D3N, 31123-5C31E3N, 31190-5D09F3N, 31190-5D09G3N, 31305-5D22F3N, 31305-5D22G3N, 31305-5D22H3N, and 31305-5D22J3N with corresponding expiration dates 12/12/2015, 12/12/2015, 7/2/2016, 7/2/2016, 7/2/2016, 8/18/2016, 8/18/2016, 9/11/2016, 9/11/2016, 10/1/2016, 8/15/2016, 8/15/2016, 8/15/2016, 11/4/2016, 11/4/2016, 2/2/2017, 2/2/2017, 2/2/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 2/12/2017, 3/31/2017, 3/31/2017, 3/31/2017, 4/9/2017, 4/9/2017, 4/22/2017, 4/22/2017, 4/22/2017, and 4/22/2017. Item # 72608-30730 - 27444-3J11H3N, 27649-3K10F3N, and 28118-4A07J3N, with corresponding expiration dates 9/11/2015, 10/10/2015, and 1/7/2016. Item # 58108-00504 - 27951-3M02B3N, 27951-3M02C3N, 29804-4K15E3N, 29804-4K15F3N, 30035-4L14H3N, 30035-4L14J3N, 30981-5C16B3N, 30981-5C16C3N, and 31341-5D29C3N with corresponding expiration dates 12/2/2015, 12/2/2015, 10/15/2016, 10/15/2016, 11/14/2016, 11/14/2016, 3/16/2017, 3/16/2017, and 4/29/2017. Item # 72608-12284 - 29777-4K15B3N, 30034-4L14G3N, 30297-4M22B3N, 30297-4M22C3N, and 30297-4M22D3N with corresponding expiration dates 10/15/2016, 11/14/2016, 12/22/2016, 12/22/2016, and 12/22/2016. Item # 72608-12288 - 29096-4G02G3N, 30179-4M09B3N, 30873-5C03J3N, and 31422-5E11B3N with corresponding expiration dates 7/2/2016, 12/9/2016, 3/3/2017, and 5/11/2017. Item # WFN99-11200 - 29369-4H18B3N, 30554-5A27B3N, 31013-5C19B3N, and 31340-5D29B3N with corresponding expiration dates 8/18/2016, 1/27/2017, 3/19/2017, and 4/29/2017. Item # F000-111-110 - 3H17B3N and expiration date 8/17/2013. Item # FSUP-111-110 - 3H17B3N and 3H17C3N with expiration date 8/17/2015. Item # 111-720 - 3H17C3N, 3H17D3N, and 3H17F3 with expiration date 8/17/2015. Item # 111-136 - 3H17L3N with expiration date 8/17/2015. Item # 72608-30605 - 31591-5F02B3N with expiration date 6/2/2017.
Distribution area
Nationwide
distributed nationwide
United States
Quantity affected
1, 052, 938 lbs.
Recall initiation
FDA report date: November 25, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0201-2016
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
National Frozen Foods Corporation--seattle initiated this food recall on July 15, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Italian Green Beans product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed nationwide.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Italian Green Beans product is recalled due to potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Italian Green Beans was made or distributed by National Frozen Foods Corporation--seattle in Seattle, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0201-2016, dated November 25, 2015.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
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
1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
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
4 answers
What is the Italian Green Beans recall?
National Frozen Foods Corporation--seattle recalled Italian Green Beans in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0201-2016. Italian Green Beans product is recalled due to 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 National Frozen Foods Corporation--seattle 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-0201-2016. 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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