Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers Recalled for Listeria Risk
Dr. Praeger's is voluntarily recalling California Veggie Burgers because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Food/Ungar's Food Products is voluntarily recalling various not-ready-to-eat frozen products, specifically Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is sold in 6 x 10 oz. (238g) boxes with a best if used by date of May-10-2018 and UPC (01) 6 0080868 00010 9.
The recall involves 25,444 cases distributed nationwide in the US and to foreign markets. Specific lot and case codes are listed in the recall documentation, including Lot #F16BA-01B VBCA06 and various retail unit codes with best-by dates ranging from February to April 2018.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (238g)/box, Best if used by: May-10-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 00010 9, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
- Category
- Food — Frozen Foods
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 25,444
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 recalled by Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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