Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burgers Recalled for Unapproved Herbicide
Don Lee Farms is recalling specific lots of Chipotle Black Bean and Black Burgers because an ingredient was grown using an unapproved herbicide.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an unapproved herbicide without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Don Lee Farms is voluntarily recalling specific cartons of Chipotle Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Burgers. The recall affects 12-pack (3 lb) and 10-pack (2.5 lb) cartons identified by specific UPCs and item numbers. The total quantity involved is 4,033 cases.
The recall was initiated because an ingredient used in the manufacture of the finished product was discovered to have been grown using an unapproved herbicide. The affected products were distributed in California, Illinois, Washington, Michigan, Utah, and Arizona.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their packaging for the listed UPCs, item numbers, and production lot codes. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 12 pack/3Lbs. cartons UPC 087427438135, Item 1372617 Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Burger 10 pack/2.5 lb. cartons UPC 087427430757/Item 997176SF
- Manufacturer
- Don Lee Farms
- Category
- Food — Frozen Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,033
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 (7)
- Don Lee Farms Item: 997176SF
- Production lot: 20191220T Don Lee Farms Item: 1372617
- Production lots: 20191219T
- 20200116T
- 20200117T
- 20200122T
- 20200123T
Distribution
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