Kabobs Vegetable Empanadas Recalled for E. coli O121 Contamination
Kabobs Inc is recalling Vegetable Empanadas because they were made with flour contaminated with E. coli O121.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O121) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Kabobs Inc is recalling 192 cases of Vegetable Empanadas (100 units per case). The product was prepared by Kabobs, located at 54234 North Lake Dr., Lake City, GA 30260. The specific item number is K716, and the lot/Julian code is PM15M22 / 15356.
The recall was initiated because the product was manufactured with flour that was previously recalled due to E. coli O121 contamination. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
The affected product was distributed in the following states: AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IO, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OK, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, and WI. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- VEGETABLE EMPANADA, 100 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
- Manufacturer
- Kabobs Inc
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Item number: K716
- Lot/Julian Code: PM15M22 / 15356
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 27 recalled by Kabobs Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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