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Recalled products in May 2021

A food recall is defined as “action taken to remove from sale, distribution and consumption foods which may pose a safety risk to consumers. Food recalls may be initiated by the manufacturer, distributor, or a government agency. In most cases, recalls are done voluntarily by the manufacturer or distributor of a product. In most cases a company will discover their product is defective and issue a recall. 

A government agency such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may also notify a company that their product is defective and ask them to issue a recall. Often, the company will comply. If the company refuses, the FDA can get a court order that allows the federal government to seize the defective item. Consumers can check for food, drug, and cosmetic recalls on the United States Food and Drug Administration’s website. Below are two products that were recalled in May of 2021. 

Global Sanitizers Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer

On May 13, 2021, Global Sanitizers recalled 50,000 units of its Medically Minded hand sanitizers due to the presence of methanol. Substantial methanol exposure can result in coma, seizures, permanent blindness, permanent damage to the central nervous system, or death. The product is a risk to all consumers but children are especially at risk because of the chance of accidental ingestion. The recalled sanitizers are packaged in 8.5 oz/250 ml clear bottles with caps with the UPC 7675300359. The affected lot numbers include: 

  • E212020
  • E082020

The Medically Minded hand sanitizer was distributed nationwide to wholesale companies from July 2020 to August 2020. Consumers of this product should cease use immediately and discard or return to the places of purchase. Global Sanitizers is notifying its distributors and customers by email, letter, phone, and press release and is arranging for a return of all recalled sanitizer. To date, Global Sanitizers has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. 

S&W and O Organic Organic Black Beans and Organic Chili Beans

On May 14, 2021, S&W and O Organic recalled 16 lots of S&W Organic Black Beans, O Organic Black Beans, and O Organic Chili Beans due to a possible compromised hermetic seal. A compromised hermetic seal can affect a cans integrity and can cause leaks, bloat, or allow bacteria to grow inside which can lead to serious illness. The recalled products were distributed in:

  • CA
  • WA
  • UT
  • OR
  • AZ
  • CO
  • AK
  • HI
  • TX
  • GA 
  • ID

The lots included in this recall are:

  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 202 20 
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 203 20
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 205 20
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 258 20
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 259 20
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 260 20
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 071 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 074 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 075 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 076 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 032 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 033 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 034 21
  • S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 1329A 035 21
  • O Organics Organic Black Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 981A 035 21
  • O Organics Organic Chili Beans, 15 oz. Lot Number 978A 036 21

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should return them to the store they purchased them from for a full refund or replacement. No other production codes, sizes, or brands of Faribault Foods, Inc. products are affected. 

Thanks to Eglet Adams and their defective product lawyers for their information on recalled food products in May of 2021.