The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2154-2019·Announced 2019-09-18

Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Cena Vegan is recalling Pollo Asado plant-based meat because an inspection found undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein, a major allergen.

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 the mislabeling of a common allergen (soy), which corresponds to the 'High' severity criterion in the rubric for allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Cena Vegan is recalling its Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat in 16 oz. retail and 5 lb. food service packages. The recall was initiated after the California Department of Public Health conducted an inspection and determined that hydrolyzed soy protein was not declared as a sub-ingredient or allergen on the product label.

The affected product has a UPC of 8 55687 00701 5 and expiration dates ranging from 04/15/20 to 9/24/20. A total of 3,685 lbs. of the product was distributed in California, Washington, Hawaii, Missouri, and Florida.

Consumers with a soy allergy should avoid consuming this product. Those who have purchased the item should check their expiration dates and UPC codes to determine if they have the affected product and should stop using it if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat; Net Wt. 16 oz. (448 grams) retail, Net Wt. 5 lb. - food service; UPC: 8 55687 00701 5; Ingredient: Vital wheat gluten, Garbanzo bean flour, Vegetable bouillon, Orange juice, Less than 2% of: Vegetable Oil, Lime Juice, Onion Powder,
Manufacturer
Cena Vegan

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)

  • Expiration dates from 04/15/20 to 9/24/20.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: