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FDA Food recall · Reported March 27, 2019

Organic Green Beans, 1" cut, IQF 1500# tote

Listeria monocytogenes

Recall #
F-1170-2019
Affected scope
1500 pounds
Initiated
January 3, 2019
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Arbre Farms, Inc. recalled Organic Green Beans, 1" cut, IQF 1500# tote - a moderate-severity action.

Organic Green Beans, 1" cut, IQF 1500# tote was recalled by Arbre Farms, Inc. in March 27, 2019. Reason: Listeria monocytogenes. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1170-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Arbre Farms, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Listeria monocytogenes.

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
March 27, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1170-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1170-2019) was formally reported on March 27, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 3, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Arbre Farms, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Walkerville, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 1500 pounds.

The documented reason for this recall is: Listeria monocytogenes Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,416 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Organic Green Beans, 1" cut, IQF 1500# tote

Reason for recall

Listeria monocytogenes

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1170-2019
Date reported March 27, 2019
Date initiated January 3, 2019
Recalling firm Arbre Farms, Inc.
Firm location Walkerville, MI
Affected scope 1500 pounds
Distribution CA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Organic Green Beans, 1" cut, IQF 1500# tote. Recalled by Arbre Farms, Inc.. Units affected: 1500 pounds.
Why was this product recalled?
Listeria monocytogenes
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 27, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1170-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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