ConAgra Green Beans Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk

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What happened, in plain English

ConAgra is recalling specific green bean packages that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products produced after May 1, 2014, with best-by dates after April 26, 2016.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The contamination risk comes from the packaging process, which may not have been properly controlled.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased or uses the recalled green bean packages from ConAgra. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to potential Listeria infection.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product codes: 3883, V5180, V5403, or V5405. The packages were produced after May 1, 2014, and have best-by dates after April 26, 2016.

Brand
ConAgra Foods
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Look for the product codes (3883, V5180, V5403, or V5405) and production dates after May 1, 2014.

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Questions people ask

What green bean packages are affected by this recall?

Green bean packages with product codes 3883, V5180, V5403, or V5405 produced after May 1, 2014, with best-by dates after April 26, 2016.

Is there a specific remedy for this recall?

The recall record does not specify a remedy.

Who is most at risk from this contamination?

Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

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Subject: Recall F-2281-2016 — ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods

Hello,

I own a ConAgra Foods that is covered by recall F-2281-2016 from ConAgra 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.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-2281-2016 (May 5, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2281-2016 to see it in context.
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