CLASS III Food recall · Reported 5 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods recalled by Attilio A Merlino and
Attilio A Merlino and Associates is recalling Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 7 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-0570-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84700
- Recalling firm
- Attilio A Merlino and Associates, Seattle, WA
- Brand
- Garbanzo
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Jan 2020
- FDA classified
- 28 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Beans & Lentils
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 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.
Product as listed by the FDA
Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods brand, sold in 5 lb. Polybag. No UPC.
Where it was distributed
distributed in WA.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product is recalled due to the potential presence of glyphosate.
Which lots are affected?
All garbanzo beans product distributed from 11/15/2019 to 1/6/2020 regardless of lot numbers were recalled. These lot numbers including the following: 19318; 19324; 19326; 19330; 19345; 19350; 19350; 19357; 19364; 20006.
Where was it sold?
distributed in WA.
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.
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