Alpine Fresh Conducts Voluntary Recall of “Hippie Organics French Beans” Because of Possible Health Risk - 4/25/22
Company Announcement Date:
April 21, 2022
FDA Publish Date:
April 21, 2022
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Organic Food / Home Grown
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
Alpine Fresh, Inc.
Brand Name:
Hippie Organics
Product Description:
French Beans
Alpine Fresh, Inc. of Doral, Florida is voluntarily recalling its 1 pound packages of “Hippie Organics” French Beans from lot# 313-626, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled “Hippie Organics 1lbs French Beans” were distributed in
Whole Foods retail stores (CT, FL, GA, IL, MD)
Aldi (FL) and LIDL (DE, GA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, VA) retail stores.
The product comes in a 1 pound, clear plastic package marked with lot # 313-626 on the back on a small, white label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 1 pound packages of “Hippie Organics French Beans From lot # 313-626.”
The problem has been found to be isolated to the identified lot and the company has taken corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.
Consumers who have purchased 1 pound packages of “Hippie Organics French Beans from lot #313-626” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-827-3362.
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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