Recall: Organic Petite Whole Green Beans Contaminated with Listeria

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Recalling firmCRF Frozen Foods, LLC1825 N Commercial Ave, N/A · Pasco, WA 99301-9533

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What happened, in plain English

CRF Frozen Foods has recalled several brands of green beans due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns and immunocompromised individuals. Contaminated green beans may pose a risk if consumed.

Who’s affected

Households that purchased green beans with the described UPC codes or best-by dates between April 2016 and April 2018 are affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for green beans with UPC codes listed in the recall notice or best-by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018. Products from brands like Bybee Foods, Chef Maxwell, and others are included.

Brand
Bybee Foods
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Labels
Look for UPC codes or best-by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018 on green bean packages.
Discard Affected Products
If your green beans have the described UPC codes or dates, discard them immediately to avoid potential illness.

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Questions people ask

Are all green beans recalled?

No, only specific brands and UPC codes with best-by dates between April 2016 and April 2018 are affected.

How can I tell if my green beans are contaminated?

Check the UPC code on the package or the best-by date. Products with the listed UPC codes or dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018 are affected.

Who is at higher risk from this contamination?

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

Take action

Contact Bybee Foods

We’ve drafted a message you can send Bybee Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-1810-2016 — Bybee Foods Bybee Foods

Hello,

I own a Bybee Foods that is covered by recall F-1810-2016 from Bybee 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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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-1810-2016 (May 2, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1810-2016 to see it in context.
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CRF Frozen Foods, LLC recalls Cut Green Beans, Brand Bybee Foods, Net Wt 50 lb, UPC 205050004485CR Organic Petite Whole Green Beans, Brand Bybee

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