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.
Check your package
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
- Brand
- sold under
- 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 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +6 days |
| 22 Jan 2020 | Published 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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | 13 Bean Soup Mix is sold under Bob's Red Mill recalled | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods | Packaging Defects | 12 states |
More recalls from Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
All 8| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Bob's Red Mill recalled | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods | Salmonella | 17 states |
| Food | CLASS III | 13 Bean Soup Mix is sold under Bob's Red Mill recalled | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods | Packaging Defects | 12 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Bob's Red Mill 100% Whole Wheat Bread Mix recalledBob's | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Amaranth Flour, Organic Whole Grain recalledAmaranth | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods | Salmonella | 10 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix recalledButtermilk Pancake | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods | Undeclared Milk | 4 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Coopers Bbq Bean Mix recalled by Adams Extract & SpiceCoopers Bbq | Adams Extract & Spice | Undeclared Sesame | TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Woodstock Organic Shelled Edamame recalled by Green Organic VegetablesWoodstock | Green Organic Vegetables | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS III | SunRidge Farms Organic Black Beans Certified Organic BY Qai recalledSunRidge | Falcon Trading Co | Other | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS III | SunRidge Farms Organic Chili Bean Blend Certified Organic BY Qai recalledSunRidge | Falcon Trading Co | Other | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Mung Beans recalled by Lubna Quality ProductsMung | Lubna Quality Products | Packaging Defects | LA, TX |