AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

March 13, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp recalls AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods, 8 oz , refrigerated, in cardboard container. UPC 0-23012-00261-9

Recall number

F-1957-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp

Sold / distributed

The products were packaged by AFC Franchisees and sold, under refrigeration, in 8.0 oz (227 g) packages and identified as Edamame  Soybeans in Pods. The packed Edamame was sold at designated retail sushi counters within grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in the following st…

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

AFC Edamame Soybeans in Pods, 8 oz , refrigerated, in cardboard container. UPC 0-23012-00261-9