2 min read- Falcon Trading Company, Inc. recalled three bulk organic bean products after routine testing found pesticide residue.
- The recall includes organic black beans, a chili bean blend, and a soup mix, and all lot numbers are affected.
- Customers should return the recalled products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
A new recall is pulling several bulk organic bean products after routine testing found pesticide residue in organic black beans sourced by Falcon Trading Company, Inc. The company announced the recall on March 24, and the FDA posted the notice on March 26.
The affected products are not just straight black beans, either. The recall includes FTC item #003040 Black Organic, SRF item #003056 Chili Bean Blend Organic, and SRF item #013000 Soup Mix Organic. They were sold in bulk, which makes this the kind of recall that can be easier to miss if you bought from a bin instead of grabbing a clearly labeled package off a shelf.
According to the recall notice, Falcon Trading discovered the issue through routine testing and said the organic black beans it purchased from a certified organic handler contained pesticide residue. The notice does not identify the specific pesticide, but the company said the contamination was serious enough to trigger a full recall.
Because these items were sold in bulk, all lot numbers are included. The FDA notice says lot numbers can get mixed in sales bins, which means shoppers may not have an easy way to check whether what they bought is part of the recall.
So far, no illnesses have been reported. Still, if you bought organic black beans, a bean blend, or soup mix from a bulk bin recently and are not totally sure where it came from, this is one worth paying attention to. The products may not look unusual, but that does not make them safe to eat.
Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Falcon Trading also listed a phone number and an email for anyone with questions: (831) 786-7000 or info@sunridgefarms.com.