The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1533-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

Lightlife Veggie Burgers Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Conagra is recalling Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers because packaging may contain milk-containing products, and the milk allergen 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: The FDA has classified this recall as 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 Severe (4) or Critical (5); without reported fatalities, it is Severe.

Plain-English summary

Conagra Inc is recalling Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers, meat free, 12 oz/4-count bags. The recall is due to a potential allergen mislabeling issue where the product packaging may contain Lightlife Kick'n Black Bean Burgers, which contain milk. The milk allergen is not declared on the Farmer's Market Veggie Burger product label.

The affected products are identified by Lot Codes 5483220300 and 5483221700, with Best if Used by Dates of July 16, 2013, and July 30, 2013. The product was distributed to consumers in 33 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, and New York, but no foreign or military distribution was made.

Consumers with these products should not consume them and should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and dates listed. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

The recalled product

Product
Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers, meat free, 12 oz/4-count bag, packaged in 5/12 oz-bag/cartons. Distributed By: Lightlife Foods, Turners Falls, MA. Case UPC Code: 20043454805252
Manufacturer
Conagra Inc

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