The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0139-2023·Announced 2022-11-16

Vegan Golden Nuggets recalled for undeclared egg allergen

DA CHENG VEGETARIAN FOOD INC. recalls Vegan Golden Nuggets due to undeclared egg allergen. The product is marketed as vegan but contains egg, which is not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. Undeclared egg allergen in a product marketed as vegan creates serious risk to consumers with egg allergies who may reasonably assume the product is safe to consume.

Plain-English summary

DA CHENG VEGETARIAN FOOD INC. is recalling Vegan Golden Nuggets, sold in 1 lb. bags, because the product contains egg that is not declared on the label.

The product is marketed as vegan. Consumers relying on the vegan label may not be aware the product contains egg, which is a common allergen.

The recalled product was distributed in Utah, Virginia, Texas, and California, primarily to restaurants and food service establishments. Limited retail distribution occurred at one store in Orange County, California, and through one distributor in Houston, Texas. Affected packages have expiration dates between September 22, 2023 and January 11, 2024, with code L173.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have an egg allergy should not consume it. Anyone who has experienced symptoms of an allergic reaction after consuming this product should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Vegan Golden Nuggets, (1 lb. bags) Ingredients: (NON GMO) Textured Soybean Fiber, Isolated Soy Protein, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Vegan Chicken Flavor Seasoning (Food Additive: Modified Starch Seasoning, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt, Water), Crisp Powder, Bread Pow
Manufacturer
DA CHENG VEGETARIAN FOOD INC.
Hazard
  • allergen-egg
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.