CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
IQF Green Beans recalled by Stahlbush Island Farms
Stahlbush Island Farms is recalling IQF Green Beans, distributed in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington. The recall was initiated on 6 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2284-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74100
- Recalling firm
- Stahlbush Island Farms, Corvallis, OR
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 28 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 6 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +133 days |
| 28 Sep 2016 | 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
Stahlbush IQF Green Beans are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
IQF Green Beans, packed in a 10 oz. (US) and a 283 g (Canadian) kraft paper bag with food grade liner, 12 bags to a case. The UPC code 6 38882 00053 7. The cooking instructions on the label is read: How To Prepare Stovetop: Place frozen green beans into a small amount of boiling water. Cover, steam for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and season to taste. Microwave: Place frozen green beans into a covered microwave- safe dish. Add 1/2 cup water and a spoonful of butter (optional) and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and season to taste.
Where it was distributed
distributed in IL, PA, RI, and WA and in Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Stahlbush IQF Green Beans are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers and Best By Dates: #16034001, with a best buy code date of 02/03/18. #15097001, with a best buy code date of 04/07/17. #14328001, with a best buy code date of 12/2016. #15362001, with a best buy code date of 12/28/17. #14310002, with a best buy code date of 11/06/16.
Where was it sold?
distributed in IL, PA, RI, and WA and in Canada
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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