IQF Green Beans recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

May 6, 2016

Source

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

Official notice title

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. recalls 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 cas…

Recall number

F-2284-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc.

Sold / distributed

distributed in IL, PA, RI, and WA and in Canada

Why it was recalled

Stahlbush IQF Green Beans are recalled due to the potential to 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

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 of boiling water. Cover, steam for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and season to taste. Microwave: Place frozen green beans into a covered microwave- safe dish. Add 1/2 cup water and a spoonful of butter (optional) and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and season to taste.