CLASS III Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tausi Salted Black Beans/carton This product recalled

Golden Dharma International is recalling Tausi Salted Black Beans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam, distributed in California, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 18 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBB Apr 26, 2013 BB May 24, 2013
Quantity recalled910 cartons

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-1131-2013
FDA event ID
34821
Recalling firm
Golden Dharma International, Rowland Heights, CA
Brand
Tausi
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
18 Jan 2013
FDA classified
12 Mar 2013
Reported
20 Mar 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Botulism
Product category
Candy

Timeline

18 Jan 2013Recall initiated by company
12 Mar 2013Classified by FDA+53 days
20 Mar 2013Published 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

Golden Dharma International is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because it may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.

Product as listed by the FDA

Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans, 180g (6.34oz), 100 cans/carton This product is in a two piece can with a single seam. This 6.34 oz can is wrapped with a label containing, red, yellow, and black text labeled in part "Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans***Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co, Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila Produc of the Phillipines***Ingredients: Black Beans, water, Iodized salt, sugar and caramel Net wt. 180g(6.34oz)**BB:___"

Where it was distributed

California, New Jersey

CaliforniaNew Jersey

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Golden Dharma International is recalling Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans because it may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum or other spoilage organisms.

Which lots are affected?

BB Apr 26, 2013 BB May 24, 2013

Where was it sold?

California, New Jersey

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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