Why it was recalled
The product was manufactured with a Soy Protein Isolate manufactured by CHS, Inc and may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Product description
Mother Earth Products, Veggie Burger, Textured Vegetable Protein, packaged in 2-cup mylar bags, 1-quart mylar bags, 1-quart plastic jar, 1-gallon mylar bags, 5-lb mylar bags, 15-lb bulk bag, 25-lb bulk box and TVP Variety Sample Pack.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
They use a manufacture date code. 712 means July 2012. Their customer letter states product manufactured July 1, 2012 to present.
Where it was sold
Distribution was nationwide through internet sales. No foriegn or military distribution was made.
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-1590-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 23, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Quantity
- 210 lbs.
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Mother Earth International LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1590-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Ames
- State
- IA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 65262
- Address
- 5820 West Lincoln Way
- Address (line 2)
- Suite 101
- Code information
- They use a manufacture date code. 712 means July 2012. Their customer letter states product manufactured July 1, 2012 to present.
- Postal code
- 50014
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1590-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Mother Earth International LLC
- Product quantity
- 210 lbs.
- Termination date
- Jan 22, 2014
- Reason for recall
- The product was manufactured with a Soy Protein Isolate manufactured by CHS, Inc and may be contaminated with Salmonella.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Mother Earth Products, Veggie Burger, Textured Vegetable Protein, packaged in 2-cup mylar bags, 1-quart mylar bags, 1-quart plastic jar, 1-gallon mylar bags, 5-lb mylar bags, 15-lb bulk bag, 25-lb bulk box and TVP Variety Sample Pack.
- Distribution pattern
- Distribution was nationwide through internet sales. No foriegn or military distribution was made.
- Recall initiation date
- May 23, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Jul 11, 2013