The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0202-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Simplot Recalls Mixed Vegetables Due to Undeclared Soy

SIMPLOT-RDO LLC is recalling Simplot simple goodness Classic Mixed Vegetables because the product contains undeclared soy, which can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared soy (Edamame)."

Plain-English summary

SIMPLOT-RDO LLC has issued a recall for its Simplot simple goodness Classic Mixed Vegetables, a foodservice item. The affected products are 2.5 lbs. clear plastic bags with SKU numbers 10071179 and 188117. Each case contains 12 bags. A total of 142 cases were distributed to Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, and Nebraska.

The recall is necessary because the product contains undeclared soy in the form of edamame. Soy is a major allergen, and its presence on the label could pose a serious health risk to consumers with soy allergies.

Consumers who purchased the affected product should check their freezers for bags with the specific codes listed below. If you have this product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Simplot simple goodness Classic Mixed Vegetables, foodservice item. There are 12/2.5 lbs. clear plastic bags per case. SKU #: 10071179 188117. The label of 2.5 lbs. bag is read in parts: "***Simplot simple goodness ***MIXED VEGETABLES GRADE A*** INGREDIENTS: CARROTS, CORN…
Manufacturer
SIMPLOT-RDO LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same hazard · undeclared allergen

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