CLASS III Food recall · Reported 22 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas recalled by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods is recalling Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas, sold under brand Bob's Red Mills, packaged into Form & Fill, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Jan 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesMfg Code: 1641C254 Lot Code 290990, Best by date: 05 DEC 2021. Mfg Code: 1641S254 Lot Code 291746, Best by date: 01 JAN 2022.
Quantity recalledtotal 354 cases (4 packs per case)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0522-2020
FDA event ID
84689
Recalling firm
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, OR
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
10 Jan 2020
FDA classified
16 Jan 2020
Reported
22 Jan 2020
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Packaging Defects
Product category
Beans & Lentils

Timeline

10 Jan 2020Recall initiated by company
16 Jan 2020Classified by FDA+6 days
22 Jan 2020Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product is recalled due to the potential presence of glyphosate.

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas, sold under brand Bob's Red Mills, packaged into 25 oz Form & Fill Package or 25 oz Standup Package. 25 oz Form & Fill Package Package has UPC 039978004222. 25 oz Standup Package has UPC 039978114228

Where it was distributed

Garbanzo Beans were distributed in CA, CT, FL, OR, and TX and in PHILIPPINES and SINGAPORE. The 13 Bean Soup Mix was distributed in CA, FL, MD, MI, ND, NH, NY, OR, TX, VT, WA and in CANADA, HONG KONG, PHILIPPINES, and SINGAPORE.

CaliforniaConnecticutFloridaMarylandMichiganNorth DakotaNew HampshireNew YorkOregonTexasVermontWashington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product is recalled due to the potential presence of glyphosate.

Which lots are affected?

Mfg Code: 1641C254 Lot Code 290990, Best by date: 05 DEC 2021. Mfg Code: 1641S254 Lot Code 291746, Best by date: 01 JAN 2022.

Where was it sold?

Garbanzo Beans were distributed in CA, CT, FL, OR, and TX and in PHILIPPINES and SINGAPORE. The 13 Bean Soup Mix was distributed in CA, FL, MD, MI, ND, NH, NY, OR, TX, VT, WA and in CANADA, HONG KONG, PHILIPPINES, and SINGAPORE.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 84689
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS III13 Bean Soup Mix is sold under Bob's Red Mill recalledBob's Red Mill Natural FoodsPackaging Defects12 states

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