Maine Grains controversies
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2021
Maine Grains recalls Organic Yellow Peas over undeclared soybeans
Recall announced
Maine Grains recalled 2,000 pounds of Organic Yellow Peas sold from October 17, 2019, through November 1, 2020, because the product may contain undeclared soybeans, which could pose a serious or life-threatening allergy risk. The peas were mistakenly shipped by a supplying farmer. No illnesses had been reported.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Maine Grains
Customers who have purchased this product between October 2019 and November 2020 can bring the product back to where it was purchased for a full refund.
Source excerpt
Maine Grains Inc. has issued a food recall on 2,000 pounds of Organic Yellow Peas sold between Oct. 17, 2019, and Nov. 1, 2020, because the product may contain undeclared soybeans.
Customers who have purchased this product between October 2019 and November 2020 can bring the product back to where it was purchased for a full refund.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that organic soybeans of similar shape, size and color to organic yellow peas were mistakenly shipped by a farmer supplying Maine Grains and were used to fulfill orders of organic yellow peas.