The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1585-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

ABCO Laboratories Recalls Soy Protein Isolate Due to Supplier Recall

ABCO Laboratories is recalling soy protein isolate products as part of a larger recall initiated by its supplier of soy-based products.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, placing the recall in the High severity category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

ABCO Laboratories, Inc. is recalling certain lots of Soy Protein Isolate. This action is being taken as part of a larger recall initiated by ABCO's supplier, which is recalling soy-based products produced in its Ashdod, Israel production facility.

The recall includes 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. The bulk soy protein isolate was sold to three sausage manufacturers, two of which are not under FDA jurisdiction. The finished products were made for Nurti-Cology - Allergy Research Group of Alameda, CA, and Vinco Inc. of Evans City, PA. Both of these companies are conducting their own recalls of the affected finished products.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers against the recall list. The affected lots are identified by dates ranging from 03-25-11 to 05-21-13. Individuals should contact the manufacturer or the relevant company for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Soy Protein Isolate; 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. Soy Protein Isolate was sold in bulk to two customers, both sausage manufacturers not under FDA jurisdiction. Also sold 48 bags of 34.875 bags to a third sausage manufacturer. Finished product was m

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)

  • All Lots 03-25-11 t0 05-21-13

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: