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Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Merlino Foods Garbanzo Beans Recalled for Potential Glyphosate Presence

Agency Publication Date: January 28, 2020
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Summary

Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc has recalled Merlino Foods brand Garbanzo Beans sold in 5-pound polybags. The recall was initiated because the product may contain glyphosate, a chemical herbicide. Consumers who have these beans should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

The product may contain glyphosate, which is a chemical pesticide. While the risk level is considered low, consuming products with chemical contaminants can pose health risks over time.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for Merlino Foods brand Garbanzo Beans sold in 5 lb. Polybags with the following lot numbers: 19318, 19324, 19326, 19330, 19345, 19350, 19357, 19364, or 20006.
  2. Check the distribution date on your records or packaging; all garbanzo beans distributed between November 15, 2019, and January 6, 2020, are affected regardless of the lot number.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Merlino Foods Garbanzo Beans (5 lb. Polybag)by Merlino Foods
Lot Numbers:
19318
19324
19326
19330
19345
19350
19357
19364
20006
Date Ranges: Distributed from 11/15/2019 to 1/6/2020

No UPC. Recall includes all garbanzo beans distributed during the specified date range regardless of lot numbers.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84700
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: Firm did not report
Distributed To: Washington

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Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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