Costa Four Bean Salad (Fresh Ideas) – Recalled ingredient (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Costa Four Bean Salad 4.50 lbs Poly Tub (Item #01385 Green Beans, Kidney Beans (kidney beans, water, salt, CaCI2), Chick Peas (chick peas. water. salt, EDTA to promote color retention), Black Eyed Peas (black eye peas, water, salt, calcium chloride and disodium EDTA to preserve color). White Onions, Red Peppers , Italian Dressing (distilled vinegar. soy bean oil. water, com syrup, salt, onion. red bell pepper. xantham gum, spice and oleo resin paprika, calcium disodium EDTA), Red Peppers
Brand
Fresh Ideas Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use By: 7/26/12, 7/27/12, 8/2/12
Products Sold
Use By: 7/26/12, 7/27/12, 8/2/12
Fresh Ideas Inc. is recalling Costa Four Bean Salad 4.50 lbs Poly Tub (Item #01385 Green Beans, Kidney Beans (kidney beans, wate due to Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Products contain recalled Gill's Onions due to Listeria monocytogenes
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026