Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel recalled due to Potential contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli
The Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and the Garlic & Herb Falafel distributed and sold only by Aldi, Batavia, IL, are being voluntarily recalled by Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC of 180 Lehigh Avenue, Lakewood, NJ owing to the potential presence of E. coli that can produce the Shiga toxin.
Shiga-toxin-producing When a person consumes food that has been contaminated with the E. coli bacteria, they may become ill from foodborne illness. Stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and vomiting are among the infection signs and symptoms. Children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are the main populations affected by the condition. Rarely do healthy children and adults suffer from major illnesses.
In the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, the voluntarily recalled Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel were distributed in ALDI retail stores.
The item would have been sent to retailers after June 24, 2021, and it comes in a bag in a box labelled with one of the following Lot numbers: 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812. On the outside flap of the box, under “Best, if used by,” is where you may get the lot number. There hasn’t been any more manufacturing of this item. With commencement dates reported between July 24, 2022, and September 19, 2022, there have been 20 documented instances in six states (FL, IA, KS, MI, OH, and WI), with 5 hospitalizations but no fatalities.
Consumer Details:
After June 24, 2021, customers who purchased Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel distributed and sold exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL, are advised to return the products for a full refund to the store. Customers with inquiries can get in touch with the business at 1-201-439-1036, Ext. 26 from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
For further information related to this recall, please visit the following link.