FDA Advises Throwing Away These Recalled ALDI Falafels

FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) recalled Falafels from the Earth Grown brand sold all throughout the country because they may have been contaminated with E. coli, which can produce the Shiga toxin. Additionally, if ingested, the bacterium can make you sick, and the symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Plus, the most vulnerable populations include individuals who are young, old, or with weakened immune systems.

The names of the recalled falafels

Fortunately, only ALDI supermarkets offered the Earth Grown falafels that the FDA recalled. Additionally, the two potentially infected falafel variations are called “Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel” and “Earth Grown Vegan Garlic & Herb Falafel.” Here's a list of states where ALDI sold the falafels -

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Furthermore, the falafels were shipped to stores after June 24, 2021. In addition, the recalled products have the following lot numbers: 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812.

What to do if you have any of the recalled ALDI falafels

The FDA advises returning any of the recalled falafels listed above to the store for a complete refund. In addition, customers shouldn't consume or distribute them. Read More- Discard These Recalled Cheeses, FDA Says Lastly, you can contact the company that makes the falafels, Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC, at 1-201-439-1036, Ext. 26 from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time,  if you have further questions.