CLASS III Food recall · Reported 11 Jun 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gavina Northwest Blend Dark Whole Bean recalled by F. Gavina & Sons
F. Gavina & Sons is recalling Gavina Northwest Blend Dark Whole Bean, distributed in California, Nebraska. The recall was initiated on 14 May 2014 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-1985-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68301
- Recalling firm
- F. Gavina & Sons, Vernon, CA
- Brand
- Gavina Northwest
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 May 2014
- FDA classified
- 30 May 2014
- Reported
- 11 Jun 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Product category
- Beans & Lentils
Timeline
| 14 May 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 May 2014 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 11 Jun 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
F. Gavina and Sons Inc. is recalling Gavina Northwest Blend Dark whole beans because it was mislabeled as decaffeinated product.
Product as listed by the FDA
Gavina Northwest Blend Dark Whole Bean Bag Net Wt. 5lb, Product label reads in part "***085895***DECAF EUROPEAN BLEND 5LBS WHOLEBEAN BAG***"
Where it was distributed
CA and NE
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
F. Gavina and Sons Inc. is recalling Gavina Northwest Blend Dark whole beans because it was mislabeled as decaffeinated product.
Which lots are affected?
Lot No. 85895
Where was it sold?
CA and NE
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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