California Veggie Burgers (Dr. Praeger's) – possible contamination (2016)
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
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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
Brand
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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
Dr. Praeger'S Sensible Foods is recalling Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, 26 x 10 oz./box, Best if used by: May-18-2018, UPC 0 80868 due to Dr. Praeger's Sensible Food/Ungar's Food Products is voluntarily recalling various not-ready-to eat frozen products because they may be contaminated w. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026