Article updated: 3/11/2013 9:23 PM
La Preferida recalls cases of pinto beans
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By Associated Press
Chicago-based La Preferida has voluntarily recalled 4,734 cases of its whole pinto beans.
La Preferida indicates about 420 of its 29-ounce cans of pinto beans may not have been fully processed. As a result, contents could be contaminated by spoilage organisms or pathogens and could lead to illness if consumed.
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According to the company, no illnesses have been reported by consumers.
La Preferida says the pintos beans were distributed for retail sale nationwide from Jan. 7 through Feb. 6.
The cans are coded: PINTO LP, BEST BY 01/03/2015, "Time" 3003.
La Preferida says the product with the code should be returned to local retailers for a refund.
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