Botulism risk from canned French cut green beans

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FDA is warning consumers not to eat certain brands of French Cut Green Beans in 14.5 ounce cans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The product may not have been processed adequately to eliminate the potential for botulism toxin. This toxin is very potent, and botulism is a life-threatening illness. As of August 1, 2007, FDA had not received reports of illnesses related to the product.

Recalled Products

Lakeside Foods has informed FDA that it is voluntarily recalling all of the potentially contaminated products. The affected Lakeside cut green beans are sold nationwide under the following labels:

Albertson's
Happy Harvest
Best Choice
Food Club
Bogopa
Valu Time
Hill Country Fare
HEB
Laura Lynn
Kroger
No Name
North Pride
Shop N Save
Shoppers Valu
Schnucks
Cub Foods
Dierbergs
Flavorite
IGA
Best Choice
Thrifty Maid

The specific codes (top line of can code) involved are

EAA5247
EAA5257
EAA5267
EAA5277
EAB5247
EAB5257
ECA5207
ECA5217
ECA5227
ECA5297
ECB5207
ECB5217
ECB5227
ECB5307

Botulism Symptoms
● Can begin from 6 hours to 2 weeks after eating food that contains the toxin.
● May include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and dry mouth.
● May also include muscle weakness that moves progressively down the body, affecting the shoulders first, then descending to the upper arms, lower arms, thighs, and calves.
● May cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.

Steps for Consumers
● Seek immediate medical attention if you may have recently eaten any of the recalled products and you experience symptoms.
● Dispose of these products or any foods made with these products immediately.
● Throw the product out if the code on an affected can is missing or unreadable.
● Call Lakeside Foods at 800-466-3834 ext. 4090 if you have questions or concerns.

www.fda.gov

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