Dr. Praeger's recalls vegan frozen veggie burgers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPC and best-by dates to determine if affected.
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.
Dr. Praeger's is recalling vegan frozen veggie burgers that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded immediately.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated frozen foods may lead to illness if eaten.
Vegans and others who purchased Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Jumbo California Veggie Burgers (Vegan) between January 2018 and May 2018 are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.
Check for the UPC 00080868 01011 on the package. The best-by dates range from February 24, 2018, to April 6, 2018. The product name is 'Dr. Praeger's Purely Sensible Foods Jumbo California Veggie Burger (Vegan).'
Immediately throw away any recalled veggie burgers that have the UPC 00080868 01011 and best-by dates between February 24, 2018, and April 6, 2018.
No, the recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not eat them.
Look for the UPC 00080868 01011 and best-by dates from February 24, 2018, to April 6, 2018 on the package.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Dr. Praeger's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1630-2016 — Dr. Praeger's Dr. Praeger's Hello, I own a Dr. Praeger's that is covered by recall F-1630-2016 from Dr. Praeger's. 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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