The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1590-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Mother Earth Veggie Burger Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Mother Earth International LLC is recalling Veggie Burger Textured Vegetable Protein products due to potential Salmonella contamination from a soy protein isolate ingredient.

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 recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mother Earth International LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 210 lbs. of Mother Earth Products, Veggie Burger, Textured Vegetable Protein. The product is packaged in various sizes, including 2-cup mylar bags, 1-quart mylar bags, 1-quart plastic jars, 1-gallon mylar bags, 5-lb mylar bags, 15-lb bulk bags, 25-lb bulk boxes, and TVP Variety Sample Packs.

The recall is being conducted because the product was manufactured with a Soy Protein Isolate produced by CHS, Inc., which may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were manufactured between July 1, 2012, and the present, with a manufacture date code of 712 indicating July 2012.

Distribution was nationwide through internet sales. No foreign or military distribution was made. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Mother Earth Products, Veggie Burger, Textured Vegetable Protein, packaged in 2-cup mylar bags, 1-quart mylar bags, 1-quart plastic jar, 1-gallon mylar bags, 5-lb mylar bags, 15-lb bulk bag, 25-lb bulk box and TVP Variety Sample Pack.

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)

  • 2012 to present.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.