Morningstar Recalls Black Bean Burgers

Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers recalled due to undeclared peanut allergen

/ Author:  / Reviewed by: Joseph V. Madia, MD Beth Bolt, RPh

MorningStar Farms is issuing a voluntary and precautionary recall of certain code dates of Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers because they may contain undeclared peanut.

MorningStar Farms was notified by a third party supplier that one of the spice ingredients used in Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers may inadvertently contain peanut, an allergen that is not declared on the products’ ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This recall affects the following products:

Retail:

  • MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898971750; Size: 18.90 oz (8 ct); Better if Used Before: APR14 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX
  • MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898939207; Size: 9.50 oz(4 ct); Better if Used Before: APR14 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX
  • MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898971674; Size: 38.10 oz (9 ct); Better if Used Before: MAR22 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX
  • MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898940864; Size: 50.80 oz (12 ct); Better if Used Before: MAR22 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX

Food Service:

  • MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898949938; Size: 8.7 lb case (48 ct); Better if Used Before: MAR 24 2016 XXXX XX:XX to JUN 30 2016 XXXX XX:XX
  • MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898931651; Size: 12.75 lb case (4 sleeve); Better if Used Before: APR 09 2016 XXXX XX:XX to JUN 30 2016 XXXX XX:XX
  • MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger; UPC: 2898997765; Size: 9.75 lb case (4 sleeve); Better if Used Before: APR 20 2016 XXXX XX:XX to JUN 30 2016 XXXX XX:XX

These products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. at both retail stores and through foodservice channels. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Consumers with questions may contact the Consumer Response Center using the Contact Us feature on www.MorningStarFarms.com or by calling at 1-800-962-0120 from Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

Review Date: 
January 12, 2015