New Era Green and Garbanzo Bean Recall Alert
(January, 2008)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about a potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination of canned beans manufactured by New Era Canning Company, New Era, Michigan.
This recall includes all canned green beans, Mexican-style chili beans, dark red kidney beans, and garbanzo beans distributed by the company nationwide over the last five years. C. botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism, which can be fatal.
The recall is for large institutional-sized cans, commonly known as #10 cans, averaging 6 pounds in weight. Approximately 26 brands and 63 products were distributed to retailers, restaurants, schools, foodservice institutions and other facilities nationwide under various labeled brands. The list of recalled products includes cans of cut green beans, Mexican-style chili beans, dark red kidney beans, and garbanzo beans. The full list of recalled products can be found at: New Era Canning Company (Botulism) Recall
According to the company, codes on the affected products begin with the numbers “00249,” or the letters “GREEN” or “GARB.” This recall does not include Italian Green Beans because that is a different product. The code on the cans may be embossed (stamped into the metal of the can) or printed in ink on one of the metal can ends.
Please see the links below for more details.
- New Era Canning Company Announces New Nationwide Recall
FDA Recall Notice.
- New Era Canning Company (Botulism) Recall
Full list of recalled products, including brand names and label descriptions
- Botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin)
Information on botulism.
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