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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 29, 2012 (14 years ago)

Meatless Burger recall

Recalled by Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. · Taunton, MA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

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What was recalled

Meatless Burger: 1) Veggie Patch Ultimate Meatless Burger - Net Wt. 9 oz. tray, UPC Code 6-10129-00211-5; 2) Veggie Patch The Ultimate Meatless Burger - Le burger sans-viande ultime, Net Wt 1.02Kg/ 2.25 Lb, UPC Code: 6-10129-08477-7

Quantity: 1) 461 cases (2766 trays); 2) 111 cases (1332 trays)

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

1) Use-by-date: JAN/12/2013; 2) Use-by-date: Jan/12/2013 and Jan/17/2013

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: Natiowide Foreign: Canada

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 29, 2012
In FDA report of
Dec 26, 2012
Terminated
May 22, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0849-2013 · event 63773
Official record
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Also recalled with it (1 more product)

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