Food recall

Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods recall: Dr

Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods, of Elmwood Park, NJ, recalled Dr and 22 other products. The FDA's reason: “Dr. Praeger's Sensible Food/Ungar's Food Products is voluntarily recalling various not-ready-to eat frozen products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.” The FDA classified it Class I: it could cause serious harm or death. The company began the recall voluntarily on May 13, 2016, and the FDA first listed it in its Enforcement Report of July 20, 2016. The FDA has closed the recall: it found the company did all it reasonably could to remove or correct the product.

How serious

Class I

It could cause serious harm or death

Why

Listeria

Status

Terminated

Closed October 4, 2017

The recall

Company
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods (Elmwood Park, NJ)
Reason, in FDA's words
“Dr. Praeger's Sensible Food/Ungar's Food Products is voluntarily recalling various not-ready-to eat frozen products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
Where it was sold
US Nationwide and Foreign
Recall began
, by the company
FDA classified it
First in an FDA Enforcement Report
FDA event number
74182

The 23 products recalled

As the FDA describes them, with the codes that tell whether a package is part of the recall.

  • F-1630-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Jumbo California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 5.5 oz., 10 lbs (4.54.kg), Best if used by: May 17, 2018, UPC (01) 00080868 01011, Dr. Praegers Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BH-02B JVBIN Case code: T16CE-03E Retail unit code: T16CE Best by: 2/24/2018 Case code: H16BF-03A Retail unit code: H16BF Best by: 3/15/2018 Case code: R16AF-03D Retail unit code: R16AF Best by: 4/05/2018 Case code: R16AG-02A Retail unit code: R16AG Best by: 4/06/2018 Case code: R16AG-02B Retail unit code: R16AG Best by: 4/06/2018

    Quantity: 6,501 cases

  • F-1631-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Organic Harvest Veggie Burgers, 10 x 48 oz (1.36kg), Best if used by: May 16, 2017, UPC 0 8086830110 5, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BG-02A LCOVB-R10 Case code: L14CG-03A Retail unit code: L14CG Best by: 11/26/2015 Case code: L14CG-03B Retail unit code: L14CG Best by: 11/26/2015 Case code: W14BB-01B Retail unit code: W14BB Best by: 12/11/2015 Case code: N15CC-03A Retail unit code: N15CC Best by: 1/22/2016 Case code: F15CG-04B Retail unit code: F15CG Best by: 5/26/2016 Case code: F15CG-04C Retail unit code: F15CG Best by: 5/26/2016 Case code: V15AG-02A Retail unit code: V15AG Best by: 7/06/2016 Case code: G15BA-02A Retail unit code: G15BA Best by: 8/10/2016 Case code: E15CG-03A Retail unit code: E15CG Best by: 10/26/2016 Case code: L15AC-03A Retail unit code: L15AC Best by: 11/02/2016 Case code: L15CD-01A Retail unit code: L15CD Best by: 11/23/2016 Case code: L15CD-01B Retail unit code: L15CD Best by: 11/23/2016 Case code: H16CI-02A Retail unit code: H16CI Best by: 3/28/2017

    Quantity: 5,517 cases

  • F-1632-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Organic Harvest Veggie Burgers, 10 x 1.36kg, (48 oz. (3 lbs)), Best if used by: May -16-2017, Distributed by: Costco Wholesale UK Ltd, UPC 0 8086830110 6

    Codes: Lot #F16BG-02B LCOVB-R10-UK Case code: W14BB-01A Retail unit code: W14BB Best by: 12/11/2015 Case code: R15CA-02A Retail unit code: R15CA Best by: 4/20/2016 Case code: F15CG-04A Retail unit code: F15CG Best by: 5/26/2016

    Quantity: 1,452 cases

  • F-1633-2016 Class I

    Aldi California/Black Bean Veggie Burgers, Net 15.0 lbs, 24 x 10 oz (284g)/box, Sale By: May -09-2018

    Codes: Item #47198 AL-47198-R24 Case code: ALDI-04A Retail unit code: H16CE Best by: 3/24/2018 Case code: ALDI-04B Retail unit code: H16CE Best by: 3/24/2018

    Quantity: 1,548 cases

  • F-1634-2016 Class I

    Aldi Kale Burger, Net 18.75 lbs, 30 x 10 oz (284 grams), Sell By: May -17-2018

    Codes: Item #50206 AL-50206-R30 Case code: H16AH-02A Retail unit code: H16AH Best by: 3/07/2018 Case code: H16AH-02B Retail unit code: H16AH Best by: 3/07/2018 Case code: H16CC-01A Retail unit code: H16CC Best by: 3/22/2018

    Quantity: 1,871 cases

  • F-1635-2016 Class I

    Trader Joe's Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burger, 26 x 12 oz. (340g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0053 2761, Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia CA 91016

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-01A TJQCB26 Case code: N16CI-02A Retail unit code: N16CI Best by: 1/28/2018 Case code: N16CI-02B Retail unit code: N16CI Best by: 1/28/2018 Case code: N16CI-02D Retail unit code: N16CI Best by: 1/28/2018 Case code: T16AE-01A Retail unit code: T16AE Best by: 2/04/2018 Case code: T16BB-01A Retail unit code: T16BB Best by: 2/11/2018 Case code: T16CF-01A Retail unit code: T16CF Best by: 2/25/2018 Case code: H16AE-01A Retail unit code: H16AE Best by: 3/04/2018 Case code: H16BA-02A Retail unit code: H16BA Best by: 3/10/2018 Case code: H16BH-01A Retail unit code: H16BH Best by: 3/17/2018 Case code: H16BA-02C Retail unit code: H16BA Best by: 3/10/2018 Case code: R16AG-01A Retail unit code: R16AG Best by: 4/06/2018 Case code: R16AG-01B Retail unit code: R16AG Best by: 4/06/2018 Case code: R16CA-06A Retail unit code: R16CA Best by: 4/20/2018

    Quantity: 13,156 cases

  • F-1636-2016 Class I

    Ungar's Veggie Balls (Vegan), 1 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0 0080868 81310 3, Ungar's Food Products, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-25A UVBBIN Case code: H16CB-02A Retail unit code: H16CB Best by: 3/21/2018

    Quantity: 176 cases

  • F-1637-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 12 x 11 oz. (312g)/box, Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC 0 0080868 000010 7, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BG-03C VB12 Case code: N16CH-01A Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018 Case code: N16CH-01Z Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018 Case code: T16AD-01A Retail unit code: T16AD Best by: 2/03/2018 Case code: T16AD-01Z Retail unit code: T16AD Best by: 2/03/2018 Case code: T16AJ-02B Retail unit code: T16AJ Best by: 2/09/2018

    Quantity: 1,639 cases

  • F-1638-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (Vegetarian), 3.3 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06617, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-22A SVB-SWIN33 Case code: N16CI-03A Retail unit code: N16CI Best by: 1/28/2018 Case code: F16AE-03C Retail unit code: F16AE Best by: 5/04/2018

    Quantity: 2,716 cases

  • F-1639-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (Vegetarian), 4.25 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06619, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-22B SVB-SWIN4 Case code:H16AI-05A Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018

    Quantity: 54

  • F-1640-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Burger (CN Labeled) (Vegetarian), 3.3 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06616, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-23A SVB-SWIN33-CN Case code:H16AI-06A Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018

    Quantity: 400 cases

  • F-1641-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Slider, 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06615, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-26A VBBINSL165I Case code: N16CB-05A Retail unit code: N16CB Best by: 1/21/2018 Case code: H16AI-08A Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018

    Quantity: 64 cases

  • F-1642-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Bombay Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (283g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 000050 5, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-27A VBBY06 Case code: N16CH-02B Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018 Case code: N16CH-02A Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018 Case code: N16CH Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018

    Quantity: 1,122 cases

  • F-1643-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Tex Mex Veggie Burgers, 6 x 10 oz. (283g)/box, Best if used by: Jan -4-2018, UPC (01) 6 0080868 00048 , Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #N16AE-11R VBTM06 Case code: H16AI-03A Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018

    Quantity: 1,284 cases

  • F-1644-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Balls (Vegan), 1 oz., 10 lbs. (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01310, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-25B VBBIN Case code: H16CB-02B Retail unit code: H16CB Best by: 3/21/2018 Case code: H16CB-02D Retail unit code: H16CB Best by: 3/21/2018 Case code: H16CB-02C Retail unit code: H16CB Best by: 3/21/2018

    Quantity: 553 cases

  • F-1645-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger Sliders (Vegan), 1.5 oz., 10 lbs. (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-17-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01015, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BH-02A VBIN-SL Case code: T16AJ-04C Retail unit code: T16AJ Best by: 2/09/2018 Case code: T16CE-03D Retail unit code: T16CE Best by: 2/24/2018 Case code: T16CE-03G Retail unit code: T16CE Best by: 2/24/2018 Case code: R16BJ-03A Retail unit code: R16BJ Best by: 4/19/2018 Case code: R16BJ-03B Retail unit code: R16BJ Best by: 4/19/2018

    Quantity: 2,757 cases

  • F-1646-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 26 x 10 oz./box, Best if used by: May-18-2018, UPC 0 80868 00010, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BI-01A VB26 Case code: N16CH-01B Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018 Case code: T16AD-01B Retail unit code: T16AD Best by: 2/03/2018 Case code: T16AJ-02A Retail unit code: T16AJ Best by: 2/09/2018 Case code: T16BI-02B Retail unit code: T16BI Best by: 2/18/2018 Case code: T16BI-02D Retail unit code: T16BI Best by: 2/18/2018 Case code: T16CD-02B Retail unit code: T16CD Best by: 2/23/2018 Case code: T16CE-03A Retail unit code: T16CE Best by: 2/24/2018 Case code: H16AI-04B Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018 Case code: H16AJ-01A Retail unit code: H16AJ Best by: 3/09/2018 Case code: H16BG-02A Retail unit code: H16BG Best by: 3/16/2018 Case code: H16BG-02N Retail unit code: H16BG Best by: 3/16/2018 Case code: H16DA-01A Retail unit code: H16DA Best by: 3/30/2018 Case code: R16AH-01A Retail unit code: R16AH Best by: 4/07/2018 Case code: R16BD-01B Retail unit code: R16BD Best by: 4/13/2018

    Quantity: 9,679 cases

  • F-1647-2016 Class I

    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

    Codes: Lot #F16BA-01B VBCA06 Case code: T16BI-02A Retail unit code: T16BI Best by: 2/18/2018 Case code: R16BD-01A Retail unit code: R16BD Best by: 4/13/2018 Case code: H16AI-04A Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018 Case code: H16CD-02A Retail unit code: H16CD Best by: 3/23/2018 Case code: T16AJ-02C Retail unit code: T16AJ Best by: 2/09/2018 Case code: T16CD-02A Retail unit code: T16CD Best by: 2/23/2018

    Quantity: 25,444 cases

  • F-1648-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC (01)0 0080868 01010 6, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BG-03B VBIN4 Case code: T16AJ-04A Retail unit code: T16AJ Best by: 2/09/2018 Case code: T16CE-03C Retail unit code: T16CE Best by: 2/24/2018 Case code: H16BF-03B Retail unit code: H16BF Best by: 3/15/2018 Case code: H16BF-03D Retail unit code: H16BF Best by: 3/15/2018 Case code: H16CE-01B Retail unit code: H16CE Best by: 3/24/2018 Case code: R16AF-03B Retail unit code: R16AF Best by: 4/05/2018 Case code: R16AF-03E Retail unit code: R16AF Best by: 4/05/2018 Case code: R16CB-01B Retail unit code: R16CB Best by: 4/21/2018

    Quantity: 4,376 cases

  • F-1649-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger (Vegan), 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-16-2018, UPC (01)0 0080868 97010 3, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BG-03A VBIN4-C Case code: T16AJ-04A Retail unit code: T16AJ Best by: 2/09/2018 Case code: T16CE-03B Retail unit code: T16CE Best by: 2/24/2018 Case code: H16BF-03C Retail unit code: H16BF Best by: 3/15/2018 Case code: H16CD-02B Retail unit code: H16CD Best by: 3/23/2018 Case code: H16CE-01A Retail unit code: H16CE Best by: 3/24/2018 Case code: R16AF-03A Retail unit code: R16AF Best by: 4/05/2018 Case code: R16CB-01A Retail unit code: R16CB Best by: 4/21/2018

    Quantity: 4,355 cases

  • F-1650-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Chipotle Black Bean Burger, 4.25 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 06621 9, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-24A SVB-CBBIN425 Case code: H16AI-07A Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018 Case code: H16AI-07B Retail unit code: H16AI Best by: 3/08/2018

    Quantity: 151 cases

  • F-1651-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's GF California Veggie Burger, 4 oz., 10 lbs (4.54 kg), Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC (01) 0 0080868 01060, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-20A GLVBIN4 Case code: H16CJ-01A Retail unit code: H16CJ Best by: 3/29/2018

    Quantity: 320 cases

  • F-1652-2016 Class I

    Dr. Praeger's Black Bean Veggie Burger, 12 x 10 oz. (283 g)/box, Best if used by: May-12-2018, UPC 0 80868 06019 4, Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

    Codes: Lot #F16BC-21A SVB-BB12 Case code: N16CH-04A Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018 Case code: N16CH-04Z Retail unit code: N16CH Best by: 1/27/2018

    Quantity: 422 cases

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Source and notes

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Enforcement Reports (openFDA food recall data) (Public domain (U.S. government work); source U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA), data as of July 20, 2016.

Each week the FDA lists the recalls it has classified in its Enforcement Report, often weeks after the company announced the recall, so a month with five weekly reports tends to count more. Each recall counts once, however many products it covers, in the month FDA first listed it. Class I means the food could cause serious harm or death, Class II temporary or minor harm, and Class III is unlikely to harm anyone. Meat, poultry and most egg products are recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, not the FDA, and aren't included. For what to do with a recalled product, see the FDA's recalls page.