Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc recalls Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods brand, sold in 5 lb. Polybag. No UPC.
Merlino Foods recalls 5-lb garbanzo beans from November 2019 to January 2020 due to potential glyphosate contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers 19318-19364 and 20006 for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
Product is recalled due to the potential presence of glyphosate.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Merlino Foods is recalling 5-pound garbanzo beans sold between November 2019 and January 2020 because they may contain glyphosate. This chemical is a herbicide that can be harmful if ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16028-merlino-foods-garbanzo-beans-recall-glyphosate-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16028-merlino-foods-garbanzo-beans-recall-glyphosate-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0570-2020
Cite this page
“Merlino Foods Garbanzo Beans Recall: Glyphosate Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16028-merlino-foods-garbanzo-beans-recall-glyphosate-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0570-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0570-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Glyphosate is a common herbicide that can be present in food products. If ingested in significant amounts, it may cause health issues, though the risk is generally low for most consumers.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Merlino Foods garbanzo beans during the specified date range is affected. People with higher sensitivity to glyphosate may be at greater risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot numbers 19318, 19324, 19326, 19330, 19345, 19350, 19357, 19364, or 20006 on the packaging. Products sold between November 15, 2019, and January 6, 2020, are affected.
- Brand
Merlino Foods- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 19318, 19324, 19326, 19330, 19345, 19350, 19357, 19364, or 20006 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall is due to potential glyphosate contamination, but the product is not unsafe if the lot number is not affected. Check the lot number before consumption.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for lot numbers 19318, 19324, 19326, 19330, 19345, 19350, 19357, 19364, or 20006 on the packaging. Products sold between November 15, 2019, and January 6, 2020, are affected.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not require immediate action. Check the lot number and if it matches the affected numbers, contact Merlino Foods for further instructions.
Contact Merlino Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merlino Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0570-2020 — Merlino Foods Merlino Foods Hello, I own a Merlino Foods that is covered by recall F-0570-2020 from Merlino Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0570-2020 (January 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0570-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.