Cena Vegan recalls Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat; Net Wt. 16 oz. (448 grams) retail, Net Wt. 5 lb. - food service; UPC: 8 55687
Cena Vegan recalls plant-based chicken meat products due to undetected soy protein allergen. Products sold between April 2020 and September 2020 with UPC 8 55687 00701 5 may contain hidden soy protein that could cause allergic reactions.
Lower-risk recall
California Department of Public Health conducted an inspection and found that hydrolyzed soy protein was not declared as a sub ingredient or allergen.
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What happened, in plain English
Cena Vegan is recalling plant-based chicken meat products because they failed to list hydrolyzed soy protein as an allergen. This poses a risk for people with soy allergies, as the ingredient could cause allergic reactions if not properly labeled. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16695-cena-vegan-pollo-asado-plant-based-meat-recall-undeclared-soy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16695-cena-vegan-pollo-asado-plant-based-meat-recall-undeclared-soy · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2154-2019
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“Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat Recall: Undeclared Soy Protein Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16695-cena-vegan-pollo-asado-plant-based-meat-recall-undeclared-soy. Based on FDA recall #F-2154-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2154-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains hydrolyzed soy protein, which is not listed as an allergen on the label. This means individuals with soy allergies could unknowingly consume the ingredient and experience allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People who have soy allergies or are sensitive to hydrolyzed soy protein may be affected. Food service providers using the recalled products are also at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 8 55687 00701 5 on the product packaging. The product was sold between April 2020 and September 2020 with expiration dates from April 15, 2020 to September 24, 2020.
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Cena Vegan- Product
Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat; Net Wt. 16 oz. (448 grams) retail, Net Wt. 5 lb. - food service; UPC: 8 55687- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 8 55687 00701 5 on the packaging to identify recalled items.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for people with soy allergies?
No, the product contains hydrolyzed soy protein that was not declared as an allergen, which could cause allergic reactions in people with soy allergies.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the UPC code and contact Cena Vegan for further instructions.
When was this product sold?
The product was sold between April 2020 and September 2020 with expiration dates from April 15, 2020 to September 24, 2020.
Contact Cena Vegan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cena Vegan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2154-2019 — Cena Vegan Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat; Net Wt. 16 oz. (448 grams) retail, Net Wt. 5 lb Hello, I own a Cena Vegan Pollo Asado Plant-Based Meat; Net Wt. 16 oz. (448 grams) retail, Net Wt. 5 lb. - food service; UPC: 8 55687 that is covered by recall F-2154-2019 from Cena Vegan. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2154-2019 (August 30, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2154-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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