The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1773·Announced 2012-08-01

21st Century Foods Soy Tempeh Recalled for Coliforms

21st Century Foods is recalling Soy Tempeh in 12 lb bags and 8 oz containers because testing found coliforms. The product was distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves coliforms, which are typically considered low-risk contamination indicators rather than high-risk pathogens like Listeria or Salmonella. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

21st Century Foods, Inc. is recalling 30 lbs of Soy Tempeh packaged in 12 lb plastic bags and 8 oz containers. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for the presence of coliforms.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The source text indicates a 'Sell or freeze by' date of 7/19/12.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
21st Century Foods Soy Tempeh, packaged in 12 lb plastic bags and 8 oz containers
Manufacturer
21st Century Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Soy Products
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)

  • Sell or freeze by 7/19/12

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Related recalls

Same hazard · coliforms

See all →

Similar recalls