CLASS III Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tausi Salted Black Beans recalled by Phil-Am Trading
Phil-Am Trading is recalling Tausi Salted Black Beans, distributed in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 18 Jan 2013 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-1133-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64281
- Recalling firm
- Phil-Am Trading, Jersey City, NJ
- Brand
- Tausi
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jan 2013
- FDA classified
- 13 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 20 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Beans & Lentils
Timeline
| 18 Jan 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +54 days |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination.
Product as listed by the FDA
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines.
Where it was distributed
74 customers mainly located in NJ, NY and Pennsylvania.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 897399001097; Best by: BB Sep 21 2010.
Where was it sold?
74 customers mainly located in NJ, NY and Pennsylvania.
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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