Case: Beyond Meat Vegetarian Indian Curry with Beyond Chicken, GMI Item # 466...

FDA Recall #F-2038-2016 — Class I — June 30, 2016

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-2038-2016
Date InitiatedJune 30, 2016
ClassificationClass I
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmGeneral Mills, Inc
LocationMinneapolis, MN

Product Description

Case: Beyond Meat Vegetarian Indian Curry with Beyond Chicken, GMI Item # 46671000, Frozen. Net WT 5 lbs (2.2 KG) 8 - 10 oz (263 g). Individual items: 21 Grams of Plant Protein, Vegetarian Indian Curry with Beyond Chicken, Net WT 10 oz (263 g), UPC is 000-16000-46671 , Keep Frozen.

Reason for Recall

General Mills today announced a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of frozen Beyond Meat Vegetarian Indian Curry with Beyond Chicken. The recall is being issued as a precaution after the producer of frozen peas used as an ingredient in this product issued a national recall for the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Classification

Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution Pattern

USA: CA, CO, CT, FL, IN, IA, MD, NH, NY, TX, WA, WI.

Product Quantity

1826 cases

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

10NOV2016 NL 16NOV2016 NL 25NOV2016 NL 12NOV2016 NL 20NOV2016 NL 15NOV2016 NL 24NOV2016 NL

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.