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Cuisine Innovations Unlimited recalls Earth Grown Vegan Garlic & Herb Falafel and 1 more: e. coli risk

November 2, 2022 · Cuisine Innovations Unlimited Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallPossible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Cuisine Innovations Unlimited
Location
Lakewood, NJ
Reported by FDA
November 2, 2022
Recall started
October 6, 2022
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Other foods
Reason type
E. coliOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Earth Grown Vegan Garlic & Herb Falafel NET WT 12 OZ (340g), 12 pieces UPC:4 0991002 24344
    Quantity: 31,810 cases/190,860 units (total)
    Codes: Lots 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812
  • Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel NET WT 12 OZ (340g), 12 pieces UPC:4 0991002 24337
    Quantity: 31,810 cases/190,860 units (total)
    Codes: Lots 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812

Where it was distributed

Distributed to Distributors in IL, MO, KS, IN, OH, IN, PA, WI, NY, NC, Il, MI, TN, MD, FL, CT, TX, GA, VA, and AL. Product is then further distributed to retail stores throughout the US.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Cuisine Innovations Unlimited recalled 2 products, including Earth Grown Vegan Garlic & Herb Falafel NET WT 12 OZ (340g), 12 pieces UPC:4 0991002 24344.

Why was it recalled?

Possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed to Distributors in IL, MO, KS, IN, OH, IN, PA, WI, NY, NC, Il, MI, TN, MD, FL, CT, TX, GA, VA, and AL. Product is then further distributed to retail stores throughout the US.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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