Safeway Inc

Recall #F-1383-2014 · Initiated 2013-12-05

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What happened

Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame (48 oz bags) from Southern California was found to contain trace amounts of a pesticide called chlorafluazuron during FDA testing. The affected product has been placed on hold and removed from most stores.

Who is at risk

This recall poses minimal risk to consumers since the pesticide level detected is very low and only a small quantity of product was affected.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not consume it and return it to your local Safeway store for a refund. Check your freezer for 48 oz bags of Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame with packaging from Canada and contact Safeway customer service if you have questions.

Product

Safeway Kitchens In Shell Edamame; Net Wt: 48 oz. (3 lb, 1.35Kg) 12 x 3 lb bags per case: Product of China: Packed in Canada Safeway, Pleasanton, CA.

Reason for recall

Product on hold pending FDA testing that found 0.015 ppm of the pesticide chlorafluazuron was inadvertently released to Safeway warehouses and a few retail stores.

Quantity affected

22 cases (12 x 3 lb bags per case)

Distribution

Southern CA

Lot / code info

Best before May 21, 2015: Packed on November 21, 2013: UPC: 0 21130 09197 3

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2014-01-08