Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro Manila. Product of the Philippines.

Phil-Am Trading, INC. recalled Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. in a Class III action, the FDA tier used when a product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects, typically for labeling or minor regulatory issues on Jan 18, 2013.

The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "This recall has been initiated due to suspected but, as of the writing of this letter (1/17/2013), unconfirmed Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination." This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "74 customers mainly located in NJ, NY and Pennsylvania." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Jersey City, NJ. The recall covers 247 Cartons (100 cans per carton) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 20, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.