ALERT: Over 1.6 Million Cases of Beans Recalled in 22 States

There are two major recalls of canned beans that everyone needs to be aware of.

The first recall is from Randall Foods.

Randall Foods Inc. is recalling all lots of its Randall-brand beans because of manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk. According to Food Safety News, the recall includes 1.6 million cases of glass jars.

“The manufacturing deviations included a nonfunctioning temperature indicating device raising the possibility that the product was not effectively processed,” according to the Cincinnati, OH, company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

“Processing at temperatures below a required temperature could create a condition that could lead to premature spoilage or foodborne illness; however, there have been no illnesses reported.”

The product is sold in 48-ounce, 24-ounce, and 15.4-ounce glass jars with tan labels with “Randall” at the label top.

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Approximately 1.6 million cases of affected products were distributed between March 1, 2019 and May 15, 2021 at retail locations in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia.

There is concern that consumers may have unused portions of the beans in their homes because of the long shelf of the products, which have best-by dates through 2025.

Consumers can use the following label information to determine whether they have the recalled beans:

Randall RANDALL GREAT NORTHERN BEANS 48OZ 070095000100 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL GREAT NORTHERN BEANS 24OZ 070095000117 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL GREAT NORTHERN BEANS 15.4OZ
RANDALL PINTO BEANS 48OZ 070095000131
Randall RANDALL PINTO BEANS 24OZ 070095000216 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL PINTO BEANS 15.4OZ 070095000230 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL MIXED BEANS 48OZ 070095000407 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL MIXED BEANS 24OZ 070095000414 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL MIXED BEANS 15.4OZ 070095000430 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL KIDNEY BEANS 48OZ 070095000308 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL KIDNEY BEANS 24OZ 070095000315 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL KIDNEY BEANS 15.4OZ 070095000339 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL NAVY BEANS 48OZ 070095000506 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL NAVY BEANS 15.4OZ 070095000537 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL BLACK BEANS 48OZ 070095000605 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL BLACK BEANS 24OZ 070095000612 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL BLACK BEANS 15.4OZ 070095000636 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL GARBANZO BEANS 24OZ 070095000711 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL GARBANZO BEANS 15.4OZ 070095000735 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL ULITMATE 4-BEAN MIX 48OZ 070095000902 ALL Prior to January 1 2025
Randall RANDALL ORGANIC GREAT NORTHERN BEANS 48OZ 070095005105 ALL Prior to January 1 2025

Consumers who have purchased jars of Randall-brand beans, regardless of the “Best By” date, should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 513-793-6525.

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The second recall is from Fairbault Foods.

The recall from the company back in April from Fairbault Foods has expanded. The recall, shared by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, May 17, was issued due to concerns over the potential for

clostridium botulinum poisoning. The can’s hermetic seals were compromised, which can cause cans to “leak, bloat or allow bacteria to grow inside the product which could lead to serious illness,” the recall notes.

Botulism can take anywhere from six hours to two weeks to surface after someone consumes the toxin. Symptoms, according to the notice, include “double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness.” It can further cause “paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.”

The initial recall featured six lots of black beans, which were distributed in California, Washington, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and Idaho. The updated list expands from six to 16 lots. All of the lots are under the label of 15-ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15-ounce cans of O Organic Organic Black Beans, or 15-ounce cans of O Organic Organic Chili Beans. You can find the best-by dates and lot codes for the recalled cans on the FDA recall page.