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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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.
- Manufacturer
- Mother Earth International LLC
- Hazard
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.
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