Attilio A Merlino and Associates Garbanzo Beans Recall

Why it was recalled

Product is recalled due to the potential presence of glyphosate.

Product description

Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods brand, sold in 5 lb. Polybag. No UPC.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

All garbanzo beans product distributed from 11/15/2019 to 1/6/2020 regardless of lot numbers were recalled. These lot numbers including the following: 19318; 19324; 19326; 19330; 19345; 19350; 19350; 19357; 19364; 20006.

Where it was sold

distributed in WA.

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0570-2020
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Jan 7, 2020
FDA report date: Feb 5, 2020
Quantity: Firm did not report
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0570-2020, exactly as published.

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City: Seattle
State: WA
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 84700
Address: 4100 4th Ave S
Code information: All garbanzo beans product distributed from 11/15/2019 to 1/6/2020 regardless of lot numbers were recalled. These lot numbers including the following: 19318; 19324; 19326; 19330; 19345; 19350; 19350; 19357; 19364; 20006.
Postal code: 98134-2310
Report date: Feb 5, 2020
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-0570-2020
Classification: Class III
Recalling firm: Attilio A Merlino and Associates Inc
Product quantity: Firm did not report
Termination date: Mar 3, 2020
Reason for recall: Product is recalled due to the potential presence of glyphosate.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Garbanzo Beans, Merlino Foods brand, sold in 5 lb. Polybag. No UPC.
Distribution pattern: distributed in WA.
Recall initiation date: Jan 7, 2020
Initial firm notification: Telephone
Center classification date: Jan 28, 2020

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0570-2020, published Feb 5, 2020. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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