Walmart, Giant Eagle announce bean recall over possible contamination

Walmart and Giant Eagle are among the retailers in the Valley announcing the recall of some jarred bean products due to possible contamination.

Randall Foods, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio is recalling all its Randall-brand beans because of manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk.  

The company cites the potential for underprocessing which could result in Clostridium botulinum contamination.

The manufacturing deviations included a nonfunctioning temperature-indicating device raising the possibility that the product was not effectively processed. Processing at temperatures below a required temperature could create a condition that could lead to premature spoilage or food-borne illness.

The company says there have been no illnesses reported. The recall was issued as a precaution.

 The product is sold in 48oz, 24oz, and 15.4oz glass jars with tan labels with “Randall” at the label top.   

Approximately 1.6 million cases of affected products were distributed between March 1, 2019, and May 15, 2021, at retail locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

People who have purchased jars of Randall-brand beans, regardless of the “Best By” date, should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact the company between 9 am and 5 pm at 1-513-793-6525.