Botulism Fears Spark New Era Canning Canned Bean Recall

Botulism

A Michigan canning company is recalling several cases of beans that may not have been cooked properly and could lead to botulism poisoning, according to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration.

New Era Canning Company of New Era, Mich., announced that a small number of product is affected by the recall and that consumers should not eat the following:

GFS brand 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). Only product bearing time stamps of 2113 through 2235 are included in the recall. The canned Mexican style chili beans were distributed to Gordon Food Service foodservice customers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin and sold through GFS Marketplace stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan.

Kitchen brand Blue Lake Mixed Cuts Green Beans in 6 lb. 6 oz. cans. This recall is limited to 57 cases with 6 cans per case with lot number 00249 6FG5GA printed on the end of the can. (All cans of this lot are under recall). The canned green beans were not sold at retail, but were distributed to a Michigan restaurant by North Oakland Commodities.

Great Value brand 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. (All cans of this lot are under recall). This lot of canned dark red kidney beans was sold at Wal-Mart Stores in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

New Era also stated in the recall that some cans do not have codes printed on them and consumers should not eat, and throw away, this product, too.
Symptoms of botulism poisoning typically manifest in the first day or two following consumption. Dizziness, fatigue, double vision, difficulty talking and swallowing are some early symptoms of potential botulism. Stomach distension and difficult breathing are further signs.