Columbia River Organics edamame products from April 2016 to April 2018 may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should avoid these products due to potential health risks.
Edamame are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Live Smart Edamame have the code format Product of USA 2B6101 02:11 B O Organic Edamame have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens Edamame have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA Signature Kitchens Shelled Edamame have the code format Best Before: Oct 23 17 S3904 15:08 B Product of USA
Columbia River Organics recalled edamame products from April 2016 to April 2018 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using these products.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated edamame products may lead to foodborne illness if eaten.
Anyone who purchased Columbia River Organics edamame products with best by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018 is at risk. Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are particularly vulnerable to Listeria infections.
Check for products with the brand name Columbia River Organics, Organic by Nature, Live Smart, or Signature Kitchens. Look for best by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018 on the packaging.
Immediately discard any edamame products with best by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018.
Columbia River Organics edamame products with best by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018, including Organic Edamame (10 oz), Organic Shelled Edamame (10 oz), Organic Edamame (8 oz), Live Smart Edamame (6 oz), O Organic Edamame (16 oz), and Signature Kitchens Edamame (48 oz) and Shelled Edamame (16 oz).
Check the best by date on the packaging. If it falls between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018, and the product is from Columbia River Organics, Organic by Nature, Live Smart, or Signature Kitchens, it is affected.
Discard the products immediately to avoid potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Columbia River Organics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1809-2016 — Columbia River Organics Columbia River Organics Hello, I own a Columbia River Organics that is covered by recall F-1809-2016 from Columbia River Organics. 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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