JML Ingredients Recalls IQF Cut Green Beans Because Of Possible Health Risk
JML Ingredients, Inc. of East Petersburg, PA is recalling IQF Cut Green
Beans, because it has the potential to be contaminated withListeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in
young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune
systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms
such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain
and diarrhea,
Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
IQF Cut Green Beans was distributed to manufacturers in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by a manufacturer who used the product in their finished product. JML Ingredients has ceased the distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
Products being recalled are as follows:
| Brand | Product | Lot Number | Expiration Date | Product size/container |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAPP | IQF CUT GREEN BEANS | 110815 / 15649 | August 10, 2017 | 20 lb. / 9.070 kg. bulk case |
| ICAPP | IQF CUT GREEN BEANS | 120815 / 15650 | August 11, 2017 | 20 lb. / 9.070 kg. bulk case |
| ICAPP | IQF CUT GREEN BEANS | 050915 / 15651 | September 4, 2017 | 20 lb. / 9.070 kg. bulk case |
| ICAPP | IQF CUT GREEN BEANS | 200915 / 15652 | September 19, 2017 | 20 lb. / 9.070 kg. bulk case |
Consumers who have purchased ICAPP IQF CUT GREEN BEANS are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact JML Ingredients at 717-569-2141.
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