This was on my news site today:


Manitowoc, WI August 1, 2007 -- Lakeside Foods voluntarily recalled 15,000 cases of 14.5 oz French Style Green Beans after learning of a potential problem during routine internal monitoring. No illnesses have been reported and no botulinum toxin has been found in any cans tested to date, however Lakeside continues to test out of an abundance of caution. Lakeside is working closely with the Food & Drug Administration and has identified and corrected the condition that resulted in its decision to voluntarily recall the cans in question. No other Lakeside products are affected by this recall.

Lakeside is asking consumers who have cans of the 14.5 oz French Style Green Beans with the following in the top line of the can code to return them unopened to the place of purchase. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227, and ECB5307.

The product was distributed in the following 20 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Canada.

The product was sold with 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, SCHNUCKS, SHOPPERS VALUE, CUB FOODS, DIERBERGS, FLAVORITE, IGA, BEST CHOICE, AND THRIFTY MAID.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-466-3834, Ext. 4090.