Mother Earth Products recall
Recalled by Mother Earth International LLC · Ames, IA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
The product was manufactured with a Soy Protein Isolate manufactured by CHS, Inc and may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
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.
Quantity: 210 lbs.
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.
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
Nationwide.
FDA's distribution note: Distribution was nationwide through internet sales. No foriegn or military distribution was made.
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. 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
- Mother Earth International LLC
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 23, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Jul 17, 2013
- Terminated
- Jan 22, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-1590-2013 · event 65262
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search