The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·065-2018·Announced 2018-08-03

Van Oriental Foods Recalls Pork Egg Rolls Due to Plastic Contamination

Van Oriental Foods Inc. is recalling pork egg rolls that may contain soft plastic. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

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 Class II by the agency, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Van Oriental Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 10,385 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked, and not shelf-stable pork egg rolls. The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft plastic.

The affected products are 5.4-oz. packages containing two pieces of VANS KITCHEN 2 EGG ROLLS PORK GRAB AND GO. These items bear lot code 18150, Julian date 18150A, and establishment number EST. 13219. The pork egg rolls were produced on May 30, 2018, and shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The recall was triggered after the company received two consumer complaints regarding a thin thread of plastic found in the egg rolls. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Van Oriental Foods Inc. Recalls Pork Egg Rolls Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Brand
VAN Oriental Food, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.