Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

October 6, 2022

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC recalls Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel NET WT 12 OZ (340g), 12 pieces UPC:4 0991002 24337

Recall number

F-0140-2023

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC

Sold / 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.

Why it was recalled

Possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel NET WT 12 OZ (340g), 12 pieces UPC:4 0991002 24337