The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0275-2021·Announced 2021-02-17

Maine Grains Organic Yellow Peas Recalled for Undeclared Soy

Maine Grains Inc. is recalling Organic Yellow Peas due to undeclared soy. The product was sold in various packaging formats across multiple states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are scored as Critical (5).

Plain-English summary

Maine Grains Inc. is recalling its Organic Yellow Peas because the product contains undeclared soy. The recall affects product sold between October 17, 2019, and November 1, 2020. The product was packaged in 25lb bulk bags, 12 x 1lb cases, and clear cellophane 1lb bags sold online and labelled as "Crop Rotation Organic Yellow Peas".

Approximately 2,000 lbs of the affected product were distributed to Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Georgia, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, California, Iowa, and Colorado.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and contact Maine Grains Inc. for a refund or further instructions. Individuals with soy allergies should be particularly cautious, as the presence of undeclared soy poses a health risk.

The recalled product

Product
Maine Grains Inc. brand Organic Yellow Peas sold between 10/17/2019 and 11/1/2020; product was packaged in 25lb bulk bags, 12 x 1lb cases; and clear cellophane 1lb bags sold online and labelled as "Crop Rotation Organic Yellow Peas"
Manufacturer
Maine Grains, Inc
Affected units
2,000

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 (1)

  • Sold between 10/17/2019 and 11/1/2020.

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states: