FDA-Food2026-10-21Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Daring Foods Plant Steak Bites recalled for defective packaging rupture risk
What this means
Daring Foods Plant Steak Bites microwaveable pouches have defective packaging that can rupture or explode during cooking. The affected product has a Best By Date of September 14, 2027 (Lot #2576) and was distributed to grocery stores in Florida and North Carolina.
- Do not microwave this product.
- If you purchased this product, return it to the store where you bought it.
- Check your freezer for pouches with Best By Date 2027 09 14, Lot #2576, UPC 86001124319.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
defective packaging; packaging can rupture/explode during cooking.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Product was distributed to a single retail grocery chain customer with multiple locations in Florida and one location in North Carolina. A total of 6 locations received recalled product.
Affected count
4544 cases / 27,324 individual retail units
Manufactured in
456 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States
Products
Made From Plants; Daring; Plant Steak Bites; Ready in 4 Mins Microwaveable Pouch; UPC: 86001124319
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0091-2027Want us to check the next one for you?
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