This recall is a couple of months old but since people tend to keep canned goods around for a while I thought I’d err on the side of caution and let you know about it anyway.

If you feed green beans or any of these kinds of vegetables that have been recalled to your furbabies, check out this list of brands.

Thanks to the FDA for this announcement.

New Era Canning Company (Botulism) Recall
(Includes large institutional-sized cans of all types of
beans, blackeye peas and asparagus)
Updated: February 8, 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, Mich. C. botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism, which can be fatal. The company is broadening its nationwide recall of canned vegetable products for a third time.

This recall is intended to prevent further distribution of foods potentially contaminated with Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum). The affected products are large institutional-sized cans, weighing between six and seven pounds, of various types of vegetables.

What Products Have Been Recalled?
Feb 7 Recall

Classic Sysco brand, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.
Green asparagus cuts & tips (asparagus, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510471). All lot codes beginning with “00249” are included.

Great Northern beans (Great Northern beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510486). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “NORTH” are included.

Green beans, Italian cut, (Italian green beans, water, salt), in 105 oz. (6 lb. 9 oz.) cans (UPC 7486511294). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “ITAL” are included.

Light red kidney beans (kidney beans, water, corn sweetener, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510642). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “LRKID” are included.

Red beans (red beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 110 oz. (6 lb. 14 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510638). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “RED” are included.

Cut wax beans (wax beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 7486511434). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Code brand, Distributed by Code, Atlanta, GA.
Dark red kidney beans (soaked kidney beans, water, corn sweetener, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans (UPC 1207316042). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “DRKID” are included.

Fancy cut wax beans 4 sieve (wax beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 1207310183). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Frosty Acres Restaurant’s Pride Preferred brand, Packed for F.A.B., Inc., Alpharetta, GA.
Black beans (cooked black beans, water, ferrous gluconate, calcium chloride) in 6 lb. 15 oz. cans (UPC 4820049145). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “BLACK” are included.

Blackeye Peas (Blackeye peas, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans (UPC 4820049146). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “BEP” are included.

Fancy Great Northern beans (Great Northern white beans, water, salt, natural flavors and calcium chloride) in 110 oz. (6 lb. 14 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068288). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “NORTH” are included.

Fancy cut Italian green beans (Italian beans, water, salt) in 105 oz. (6 lb. 9 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068390). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “ITAL” are included.

Fancy dark red kidney beans (dark red kidney beans, water, corn syrup, salt, calcium chloride) in 111 oz. (6 lb. 15 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068171). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “DRKID” are included.

Fancy Mexican style chili beans (white beans, water, corn syrup, sugar, tomato paste, salt, dextrose, onion powder, garlic powder, oleoresin paprika, natural flavors) in 111 oz. (6 lb. 15 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068534). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “CHILI” are included.

Fancy pinto beans (pinto beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 111 oz. (6 lb. 15 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068939). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “PINTO” are included.

Fancy red beans (prepared red beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans (UPC 4820069023). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “RED” are included.

Fancy vegetarian beans in tomato sauce (white beans, water, corn syrup, sugar, tomato paste, salt, dextrose, onion powder, garlic powder, oleoresin paprika and natural flavorings) in 112 oz (7 lb.) cans (UPC 4820069161). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “VEG” are included.

GFS brand, Distributed by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI
Fancy all green asparagus cuts & tips (asparagus, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, reorder no. 229601 (UPC 9390122960). All lot codes beginning with “00249” are included.

Fancy black beans (black beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans, reorder no. 557714 (UPC 9390155771). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “BLACK” are included.

Italian cut green beans (Italian green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 9 oz. cans, reorder no. 769878 (UPC 9390176987). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “ITAL” are included.

Medium lima beans (lima beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans, reorder no. 118796 (UPC 9390111879). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “LIMA” are included.

Fancy Mexican style chili beans (soaked red beans, water, chili seasoning, salt, corn starch, tomato paste, sugar, calcium chloride) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans, reorder no. 192015 (UPC 9390119201). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “CHILI” are included.

Fancy cut wax beans 4 sieve (wax beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, 118834 (UPC 9390111883). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Kitchen Essentials brand, Distributed by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI.
Cut wax beans mixed sieve (wax beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, 274453 (UPC 9390127445). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Monarch Heritage brand, Packed for PYA/Monarch, Inc, Greenville, SC.
Italian style cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, 173865 (No UPC code). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “ITAL” are included.

Necco brand, Packed by New Era Canning Company, New Era, MI.
Cut wax beans (wax beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans (UPC 3683513440). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

New Era brand, Distributed by New Era Canning Co, New Era, MI.
Asparagus cuts & spears (asparagus, water, salt) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511220). All lot codes beginning with “00249” are included.

Black beans (black beans, water, salt) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511692). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “BLACK” are included.

Black-eyed peas (black-eye peas, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511698). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “BEP” are included.

Butter beans (lima beans, water, salt, sugar, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511694). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “LIMA” are included.

Chili beans in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511675). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “CHILI” are included.

Great Northern beans (Great Northern beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 110 oz. (6 lb. 14 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511688). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “NORTH” are included.

Italian Cut Green Beans (Italian beans, water, salt) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511342). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “ITAL” are included.

Light red kidney beans, (kidney beans, water, corn sweetener, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511682). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “LRKID” are included.

Dark red kidney beans, (kidney beans, water, corn sweetener, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511680). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “DRKID” are included.

Lima beans (lima beans, water, salt) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511696). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “LIMA” are included.

Pinto beans (pinto beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511686). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “PINTO” are included.

Red beans (red beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans (no UPC). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “RED” are included.

Vegetarian beans (white beans, water, cane syrup, tomato paste, corn syrup, salt, vinegar, calcium chloride, onion powder, paprika, spice, natural flavorings) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511670). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “VEG” are included.

Cut wax beans (wax beans, water, salt) in 102 oz. (6 lb. 6 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511440). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Nugget brand, Distributed by Nugget, Atlanta, GA.
Asparagus cuts & tips (asparagus, water, salt) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans, (UPC 4410503580). All lot codes beginning with “00249” are included.

Reliance Sysco, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX.
Cut wax beans 4 sieve (wax beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, 4108056 (UPC 7486512190). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Wax beans mixed and short cuts (wax beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, 4182788 (UPC 7486512231). All lot codes beginning with “00249” or “WAX” are included.

Recalled product from Jan. 18

Bunny brand, distributed by Bunn Capitol Co., Springfield, IL

Blue Lake mixed and shortcut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 6444500193). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Classic Sysco brand, distributed by Sysco Corp., Houston, TX
Blue Lake cut green beans, 3 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510779). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510487). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108.0 oz (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 7486510484). For garbanzo bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GARB”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Code brand, distributed by Code, Atlanta, GA
Mixed & short cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 1207310120). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy garbanzo beans without sulfites (garbanzo beans, water, salt, disodium EDTA) in 6 lb. 14 oz. cans (UPC 1207316120). For garbanzo bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GARB”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

ComSource brand, distributed by ComSource, Atlanta, GA
Blue Lake cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952333). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake cut green beans, 3 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952321). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

ComSource Medallion Premium Quality brand, distributed by ComSource, Atlanta, GA
Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952325). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

ComSource Merit Excellence Food Service brand, distributed by ComSource, Inc, Atlanta, GA
Cut Blue Lake green beans, 5 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952327). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952325). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

ComSource Traditional brand, distributed by ComSource, Atlanta, GA
Blue Lake cut green beans, mixed and short cut, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 5254952359). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut Blue Lake green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952427). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut Blue Lake green beans, 5 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 5254952429). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Frosty Acres Restaurant’s Pride Preferred brand, packed for F.A.B., Inc., Alpharetta, GA
Fancy Cut Blue Lake Green Beans, 3 sieve (green beans, water, salt), in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4820067373). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut Blue Lake green beans, 4 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4820067445). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake cut green beans, 5 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4820067451). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy cut Blue Lake green beans (green beans, water, salt), in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4820067339). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy cut Blue Lake green beans, 4 sieve (green beans, water, salt), in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4820067446). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Mixture of Blue Lake short cut, cut green beans (green beans, water, salt), in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068464). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy garbanzos “chick pea” (garbanzo beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, disodium EDTA) in 111 oz. (6 lb. 15 oz.) cans (UPC 4820068264). For garbanzo bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GARB”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

GFS brand, distributed by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI
Fancy Blue lake cut green beans, 4 sieve (green beans, water, salt), (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, reorder no. 118737 (UPC 9390111873). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake Cut Green Beans, mixed sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, reorder no. 273856 (UPC 9390127385). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Mexican Style Chili Beans in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans, GFS Reorder #192015, UPC 9390119201. The recall is limited to 43 cases of product with 6 cans per case of lot number 00249 5AJ6LC with a 4 digit time stamp number ranging from 2113 through 2235 printed on the end of the can after the lot number (For example: 00249 5AJ6LC 2113).

goodtaste brand, distributed by New Era Canning Co., New Era, MI
Cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 3683512340). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Great Value
Dark Red Kidney Beans in 15.5 oz. cans, UPC 7874237085. This recall is limited to 12 cases with 12 cans per case with lot number 00249 CKJ6LD printed on the end of the can.

Harvest Value brand, distributed by U.S. Food Service, Columbia, MD
Cut green beans, mixed and short cut, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 173619 (UPC 5810803534). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 101 (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 170524 (UPC 5810801047). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action. [Labels]
Cut green beans, short cut (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 173349 (UPC 5810803538). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Kitchen brand, distributed by Potato Products, Detroit, MI
5 sieve- EX.-STD. cut Blue Lake green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans (no UPC code). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Kitchen brand, distributed by North Oakland Commodities, Grand Blanc, Michigan
Blue Lake Mixed Cuts Green Beans in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans. For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Kitchen Essentials brand, distributed by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI.
Cut green beans, mixed sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans, reorder no. 156337 (UPC 9390115633). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Monarch brand, distributed by Reid, Murdoch & Co., Columbia, MD
Extra Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 177039 (UPC 5810811196). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 3 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz (6 lb 5 oz) cans, 170672 (UPC 5810801040). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Monarch Premium brand, packed for PYA/Monarch, Inc, Greenville, SC
Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 3 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans, 173205 (No UPC code). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Mount Stirling brand, distributed by Pocahonta Foods USA, Richmond, VA
Blue Lake cut green beans, 5 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 4156033379). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Necco brand, packed by New Era Canning Co., New Era, MI
Cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans (UPC 3683513340). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action. [Labels]
New Era brand, distributed by New Era Canning Co., New Era, MI
Veri-Green cut green beans (green beans, water, salt, zinc chloride) in 102 oz. (6 lb. 6 oz.) cans (No UPC code). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511340). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut Blue Lake green beans, no salt added, (green beans, water) in 102 oz. (6 lb. 6 oz.) cans (No UPC code). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 108 oz. (6 lb. 12 oz.) cans (UPC 3683511684). For garbanzo bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GARB”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Nugget brand, distributed by Nugget, Atlanta, GA
Green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6lb. 5oz.) (UPC 4410540023). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut green beans, 5 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC4410501930). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Veri-green cut green beans (green beans, water, salt, zinc chloride) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans (UPC 4410502101). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Mixed short cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 4410518838). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 4410501989). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Pocahontas brand, distributed by Pocahontas Foods USA, Richmond, VA
Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (Blue Lake green beans, water, salt), 10282, in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 4156010282). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy long cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 4156010325). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Blue Lake green beans, 3 sieve, (Blue Lake green beans, water, salt), 10280, in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 4156010280). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Reliance Sysco, distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX
Mixed cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 7486512175). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans. (UPC 7486512172). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Blue Lake cut green beans, 5 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans (UPC 7486512174). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Sysco brand, distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX
5096342 Imperial Blue Lake cut green beans, 3 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 7486512136). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

5096359 Imperial Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 5 oz. cans (UPC 7486512137). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

US brand, distributed by U.S. FoodService, Columbia, MD
Cut green beans, mixed sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 171132 (UPC 5810801048). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 173416 (UPC 5810811195). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 3 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, 170672 (UPC 5810801040). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Fancy Blue Lake cut green beans, 4 sieve, (green beans, water, salt) 170232 in 101 oz. (6 lb. 5 oz.) cans, (UPC 5810801041). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Cut green beans, 5 Sieve, (green beans, water, salt) in 101 oz (6 lb 5 oz) cans, 170675 (UPC 5810801042). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Special Nutrition Programs, Alexandria, VA label
Cut green beans (green beans, water, salt) in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans (UPC 1500101061). For green bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GREEN” or “NEERG”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action.

Garbanzo beans (garbanzo beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, EDTA) in 6 lb. 12 oz. cans (UPC code 1500101089). For garbanzo bean products, lot numbers beginning with “00249″ or the letters “GARB”, or having no lot number at all on the end of the metal can are subject to this recall action. [Labels]
How Do I Remove/Dispose of Recalled Products Due to Botulism Hazard?

Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these products should throw them away immediately. Double bag the cans in plastic bags that are tightly closed then place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home. Additional instructions for safe disposal can be found at www.cdc.gov/botulism/botulism_faq.htm.

Retailers and foodservice establishments should isolate recalled products from other stock and secure and tag for pick-up or disposal as directed by New Era or their designee. Do not puncture or otherwise open cans prior to disposal. Disposal must be done in accordance with State and local regulations and ordinances and in a manner that will prevent diversion of the recalled products. Recalled products should not be disposed of by placing them in unsecured garbage cans, dumpsters or other receptacles in a manner that could result in subsequent removal by individuals for their own use or for sale to others.

Particular care should be used when handling and disposing of cans that show signs of swelling or leakage to prevent any human exposure to the contents of the cans.

If you give your furbabies yogurt you should know about this recall from the FDA.

Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Londonderry, NH — March 28, 2008 — Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm has announced a voluntary product recall of its non-fat blueberry yogurt products.

The recall comes in response to the possibility of glass fragments in the product. Although the company believes the problem is not widespread, it is taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its consumers.

Affected products would be 6-ounce Fat Free Blueberry yogurts carrying one of following product codes printed along the cup bottom that start with the following dates:

Apr 14 08

Apr 15 08

April 25 08

Apr 26 08

There are no reports of injury. People who bite into or swallow a fragment could possibly be injured, prompting this precautionary recall.

Stonyfield Farm is also advising its distribution network to remove the 6-ounce fat free blueberry yogurt from the shelves immediately. The product is sold at natural food stores and major grocery retailers nationwide.

Consumers are instructed to return opened and unopened containers to their retailers. Those returning product will be reimbursed for the full value of their purchase.

“Our first priority has always been and always will be the welfare of our consumers,” says Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm President and CE-Yo. “We are taking this voluntary step to ensure that we identify any product that does not meet our standards of quality and food safety.”

Consumers with questions should contact Stonyfield Farm Consumer Relations at 1-800-PRO-COWS, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Once again, if you’re thinking about offering your canine furbaby some fruit, check to make sure it hasn’t been recalled.

Thanks to the FDA for this announcement.

Simply Fresh Fruit Announces Nationwide Recall of Some Fresh Cut Fruit Products Containing Cantaloupe Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Los Angeles, California — March 27, 2008 — Simply Fresh Fruit, of Los Angeles, California is recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain cantaloupe which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. On March 26, 2008, Simply Fresh was requested by its supplier, Tropifresh, Inc to recall products produced with cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano. Simply Fresh had begun to recover this product earlier, on March 24, based on a notice published By the U.S. FDA.

The products being recalled include: Simply Fresh Fruit Brand food service Fruit Mix in Syrup products dated “sell by 4 – 18 08” or earlier, food service Cantaloupe Chunks in Syrup products dated “sell by 4 – 08 8” or earlier, and retail and club store Simply Fresh, Fresh Cut Fruit Brand containing cantaloupe dated “sell by 3 – 29 8”or earlier. Retail and club store products involved were removed from sale prior to Monday, March 24. Foodservice distributors who sell their own brand, have been notified, and are recalling the products involved. Foodservice products are packed in plastic pails or jars, and retail products are packed in plastic trays.

Symptoms of food borne Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections.

We are unaware to date of any illnesses that may be associated with any products containing cantaloupe, sold by Simply Fresh Fruit, or its distributors.

Food Service establishments who have any of the products involved should contact their supplier for disposition instructions. Consumers with questions may contact Simply Fresh Fruit at (323) 586-0000.

I’m sorry to report that the cantaloupe recall has now extended to all of North America.

Thanks to the FDA for this report.

Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Honduran Cantaloupes grown by Agropecuaria Montelibano, San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Pompano Beach, FL — March 24, 2008 — Central American Produce, Inc. of Pompano Beach, FL announces a voluntary recall of cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower, Agropecuaria Montelibano of San Lorenzo Valle, Honduras. The product was distributed nationwide and Canada. Based on current information, the cantaloupe grown, packed and shipped from Agropecuaria Montelibano appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.

In persons with poor health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of food-borne Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Individuals who have recently eaten cantaloupe and experienced any of these symptoms should contact their health care professional.

The FDA advises that U.S. grocers, food service operators and produce processors remove from their stock any cantaloupes grown packed and shipped from this company. The FDA is also advises consumers who have recently bought cantaloupes to check with the place of purchase to determine if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes. The cantaloupes were distributed for sale in medium brown cardboard cartons with the brands “Mikes Melons” or “Mayan Pride” all showing “PRODUCE OF HONDURAS” printed on each of the four side panels of the carton. The address of the shipper appears on one end panel of the carton as follows:

GROWN, PACKED AND SHIPPED BY:
AGROPECUARIA MONTELIBANO
SAN LORENZO, VALLE, HONDURAS

There are other firms that are involved in this recall using other labels of the same grower, including Mikes Melons. The FDA is taking this preventive measure while the agency continues to investigate this outbreak in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state partners.

Anyone who is tempted to offer their furbaby some melon needs to be aware of this new recall.

Thanks to the FDA for this recall notice.

Charlie’s Produce Spokane Recalls Cut Cantaloupe Products Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 22, 2008 — Charlie’s Produce of Spokane, WA is recalling Charlie’s Produce Brand Cut Cantaloupe Products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The products recalled by Charlie’s Produce Spokane include the following fruit items containing cut cantaloupe:

Retail Products:

Cut Fruit 4 Section – 40oz
Cut Cantaloupe – 24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Cut Honeydew/Cantaloupe - 16oz
Mixed Fruit –24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Rainbow - 24oz, 16oz, 8oz
Cut Fruit Tray Deli – 12′, 8′
Cut Fruit Tray - 76oz, 40oz 8′
Grab & Go Fruit Tray - 16oz
Foodservice Products:

Cut Cantaloupe – 20lb, 64oz
Cut Mixed Fruit – 20lb, 64oz
The above products containing cantaloupe were distributed in Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana to retail stores, delis, and foodservice institutions.

Products are branded with the Charlie’s Produce name and logo, in a hard plastic clamshell, with a Use By date of 3 07 through 3 29 stamped on the bottom of the container.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Cantaloupe used in these products may have been supplied from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, to Charlie’s Produce Spokane. This recall was initiated when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an import alert regarding cantaloupe from this grower, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for full refund. Customers with questions may contact the company through:
Mike Ruff – Food Safety Director – 206-625-1412 Monday - Friday.

The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Vitamin Care for Cats Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 7, 2008 — The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling a second specific lot of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats due to concerns that bottles within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. Hartz recalled a specific lot code of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats last November due to similar concerns. Both lot codes were manufactured for Hartz by UFAC (USA) Inc. in 2007, and were removed from distribution last November. However, bottles from the second lot had been shipped to customers prior to their having been removed from distribution.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, all of whom are at particular risk from exposure and should avoid handling these products.

Salmonella symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea in both cats and humans. Anyone experiencing the symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek immediate medical attention. Owners of cats exhibiting these symptoms should also seek veterinary assistance.

The product involved is 739 bottles of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats, lot code SZ 22771, UPC number 32700-97701. While normal testing conducted by Hartz and UFAC has not revealed the presence of Salmonella in any Hartz products, recent sampling conducted by the FDA did detect the presence of Salmonella.

Although the company has not received any reports of animals or humans becoming ill as a result of coming into contact with this product, Hartz is taking immediate steps to recover this product from consumers. Cat owners should check the lot code on their bottles, and, if the code is not visible, or if the bottle has lot code SZ 22771 or lot code SZ-16371 imprinted thereon, they should immediately discontinue use of the product and discard it in a proper manner.

Consumers can contact Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 with any questions they may have and to obtain reimbursement for purchased product.

Thanks to the Associated Press for this article.

Huge beef recall stems from Calif. plant
By GREG RISLING, Associated Press Writer
Mon Feb 18

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a California slaughterhouse, the subject of an animal-abuse investigation, that provided meat to school lunch programs.

Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats. No illnesses have been linked to the newly recalled meat, and officials said the health threat was likely small.

The recall will affect beef products dating to Feb. 1, 2006, that came from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., the federal agency said.

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer said his department has evidence that Westland did not routinely contact its veterinarian when cattle became non-ambulatory after passing inspection, violating health regulations.

“Because the cattle did not receive complete and proper inspection, Food Safety and Inspection Service has determined them to be unfit for human food and the company is conducting a recall,” Schafer said in a statement.

A phone message left for Westland president Steve Mendell was not immediately returned.

Federal officials suspended operations at Westland/Hallmark after an undercover video from the Humane Society of the United States surfaced showing crippled and sick animals being shoved with forklifts.

Two former employees were charged Friday. Five felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanors were filed against a pen manager. Three misdemeanor counts — illegal movement of a non-ambulatory animal — were filed against an employee who worked under that manager. Both were fired.

Authorities said the video showed workers kicking, shocking and otherwise abusing “downer” animals that were apparently too sick or injured to walk into the slaughterhouse. Some animals had water forced down their throats, San Bernardino County prosecutor Michael Ramos said.

No charges have been filed against Westland, but an investigation by federal authorities continues.

Officials estimate that about 37 million pounds of the recalled beef went to school programs, but they believe most of the meat probably has already been eaten.

“We don’t know how much product is out there right now. We don’t think there is a health hazard, but we do have to take this action,” said Dr. Dick Raymond, USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety.

Most of the beef was sent to distribution centers in bulk packages. The USDA said it will work with distributors to determine how much meat remains.

Federal regulations call for keeping downed cattle out of the food supply because they may pose a higher risk of contamination from E. coli, salmonella or mad cow disease because they typically wallow in feces and their immune systems are often weak.

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We cannot let our guard down against Chinese foods! Before buying any pet foods, please check the country of origin. If it says “China” put it down!

This information comes from the FDA’s Enforcement Report for December 26, 2007.

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PRODUCT
a) Wild Harvest Fruit and Honey Cockatiel, Recall # V-021-2008;
b) Ecotrition Tropical Fruit and Honey Bars, Recall # V-022-2008;
c) Wild Harvest Hamster, Gerbil, Mouse & Rat Honey Cakes, Recall # V-023-2008
CODE
a) Lot: 07096 and Lot: 07108;
b) and c) Lot: 07096
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
United Pet Group Inc., Cincinnati, OH, by telephone and letter. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Pet treats were imported from China. LOS-DO sampled the treats and they were positive for melamine. The shipments were placed on hold for redelivery and was erroneously shipped into commerce.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
54,178 units
DISTRIBUTION
AZ, CA, FL, MI, NJ, NY, TX, and WA

Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats and Kittens; Vitality Formula:

Delivers Critical Daily Nutrients Pets Need for Optimal Health; Liver Flavored; Net contents: 100 chewable Tablets. UPC 32700-97701, Recall # V-020-2008
CODE
Lot: SZ-16371

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Hartz Mountain Corp., Secaucus, NJ, by letters on November 5, 2007.
Manufacturer: UFAC (USA), Inc., Baconton, GA. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Surveillance samples collected and analyzed by FDA tested positive for salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,772 bottles (231 cases)
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide

So many dogs have suffered from items like this jerky that should be immediately recalled! Unfortunately the manufacturers and the stores think we’ll all get busy and forget about the way they have abused our trust and endangered or killed our furry family members.

Dogster Rosie was poisoned by the Bestro Jerky Treat but it seems the brands don’t matter a lot. I’m avoiding ALL chicken jerky until the manufacturers can prove their products are safe.

Winston’s furmom, Kelly has been barking to get attention to the products that seriously damaged her beloved Winston.

Let us not forget! We must keep these poisonings in the public awareness!

My Yorkie almost died last week from Smokehouse Jerky treats from PetSmart.

They caused him to go into acute renal failure! He spent 6 days in the hospital!!! By some miracle he pulled through BUT with permanent kidney damage.

I am trying to gather people who have been affected by this. I am in communication with several people with hopes of approaching the media and get this stuff out of stores. I have spoken to others and dogs are still dying!!!!!!! The FDA has had over 100 complaints and both UC Davis and Cornell Universities are conducting studies right now. Why would that be happening if there wasn’t something really wrong with these things.

By some other miracle I got Doug Kriegal from KNBC News to call me today about doing a story but I need more people to contact him because he thinks only a few dogs got sick and only one dog died!!! WRONG!

So if you would like to be help save other dogs and pet owners from going through this PLEASE call or write me. Or e-mail Doug your story doug.kriegel@nbcuni.com tonight if you can. CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS LET THEM KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE OUR DOGS!!! SHOW THEM THE POWER OF PUPPY LOVE!!

Here is followup information from Winston’s mom, Kelly.

Dogs are becoming sick or dying after eating chicken jerky treats produced in China . The toxin in the treat causes a rapid onset of Fanconi disease/syndrome. This is normally a hereditary illness seen in older dogs (primarily Basenjis). This is such very rare condition that most vets that may have seen a few cases a year are now seeing as many as 10-20 cases per month. This situation was brought to the public’s attention by an outcry of alarmed vets!

The AVMA published a warning Sept 13th

One manufacturer threatened to sue the AVMA and only backed down because FDA releases a warning (per AVMA Media Contact: Michael San Filippo)

AVMA has over had 2 dozen concerned vets with multiple cases contact them in the last 4 months.

FDA issued a warning Sept 26th’

FDA has over 100 complaints filed. FDA said it did testing and found nothing (this has not been published or confirmed anywhere that I can find)

Both UC Davis and Cornell are conducting studies

UC Davis is currently tracking over 40 cases.

PetSmart did a 5 voluntary recall for Smokehouse products and put them back on the shelves because they said they found no conclusive evidence.

Wal-Mart found Melamine in their treats.

The brands with the most complaints are Bestos, Smokehouse, Wagon Train and other store brands like Target etc.

Dr. Steven Gonto (the creator of the Fanconi treatment protocol) has spoken to over 60 dog owners affected by this in the last 4 months.

I personally have found, contacted or spoken to nearly 30 people just in the last 10 days with similar stories all having chicken jerky treats as the common denominator.

My veterinary hospital had as many as 7 cases (two dogs died).

The owners of the two dogs that died did independent testing and found arsenic, lead, mercury, acetometaphine (sp?) and other metals.

I have red countless stories of dogs becoming sick or dying on www.Itchmo.com blogs. Just type in chicken jerky…read the articles but most importantly scroll down past the article and read the personal posting ~ they tell the real story!

I have contacted PetSmart corporate headquarters ~ they don’t care because “they” are not responsible due to a “master vendor” contracts.

I have contacted Smokehouse ~ they say, “not enough dogs have died and they have no intention of pulling them from the shelves!”

I could go on and on….I have many pet owners who have been hurt by this who would LOVE to speak to the media and tell their story.

The damage that was done to my dog is permanent and irreversible. There is no cure for this syndrome. We have no idea if he will live or if he does for how long. He will need special treatment, medications and blood work on a regular basis for the rest of his life. I sat on the hospital floor for 6 days (10-12 hours a day) holding him and praying to god he would not die. NOBODY should have to go through this just because some big companies want to make a buck…at the expense of our dogs lives! I don’t care about the thousands of dollars I have already spent and all the medical bills going forward ~ I am holding hope that I am one of the lucky ones and that my baby lives…so many did not. Please tell others so they don’t have to go through what I did! Feel free to PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE ELSE WHO MIGHT HELP. AND PLEASE ADD MY CONTACT INFO TO THE STORY SO OTHERS CAN GET THE PROPER TREAMENT. Some dogs are dying because this is so rare the vets don’t diagnose it properly and don’t know how to treat it. Anyone can call me 310-259-9163 or 310-545-0862 day or night.