CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mesquite Bean Flour recalled by Casa De Mesquite
Casa De Mesquite is recalling Mesquite Bean Flour. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1453-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61867
- Recalling firm
- Casa De Mesquite, Hollister, CA
- Brand
- Mesquite Bean
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 15 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 27 Jun 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Bacterial Contamination
- Product category
- Flour
Timeline
| 15 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 27 Jun 2012 | 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
Recent tests show that one lot of this product has the potential to be contaminated with bacillus cereus, a spoilage organism which can cause diarrhea, nausea and other symptoms.
Product as listed by the FDA
Casa de Mesquite brand Mesquite Bean Flour, packaged in 10 kg bag in carton, and 13 kg bag in carton for food manufacturing, and 10, 24 and 44 oz retail bags; Product is processed and packaged by Casa de Mesquite, LLC, Hollister, CA
Where it was distributed
Product was released for distribution in US and Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Recent tests show that one lot of this product has the potential to be contaminated with bacillus cereus, a spoilage organism which can cause diarrhea, nausea and other symptoms.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 123001
Where was it sold?
Product was released for distribution in US and 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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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