“Kickin” Carrot Falafel Bites

  • Potential Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19 contamination
  • Company: Fabalish Inc.
  • Food & Beverages
  • FDA
  • November 18, 2024

Product details

  • “Kickin” Carrot Falafel Bites

Company announcement

Fabalish Inc. is recalling Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19.

The product was distributed in Florida, New York, Washington, Tennessee, California, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, New Hampshire, Virginia, Georgia, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Kansas, Texas, Massachusetts and Montana.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Risk:

E. coli O121:H19 is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea conditions, such as a hemolytic uremic syndrome, or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. The incubation period for E. coli O121:H19 in humans can range from 24 hours to as much as ten days. The average incubation period is 3 to 4 days.

Impacted states: Nationwide

Products:

- Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites (UPC code(s): NOTSPECIFIED)

Contact

For more information, call 201-942-2900.

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