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FDA Food recall · Reported March 18, 2015

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers 11 oz retail box Manufactured by Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Elmwood Park, NJ 07047 www.drpraegers.com Made in the USA UPC 80868 00050

Ungar's Food Products Inc. was notified by a supplier that cumin, an ingredient in the Bombay Curry Veggie Burger, tested positive for peanut protein.

Recall #
F-1405-2015
Affected scope
11,052 units
Initiated
January 19, 2015
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Ungar's Food Products, Inc. recalled Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers 11 oz retail box Manufactured … — a moderate-severity action.

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers 11 oz retail box Manufactured … was recalled by Ungar's Food Products, Inc. in March 18, 2015. Reason: Ungar's Food Products Inc. was notified by a supplier that cumin, an ingredient in the Bombay Curry Veggie Bu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1405-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Ungar's Food Products, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Ungar's Food Products Inc. was notified by a supplier that cumin, an ingredient in the Bombay Curry Veggie Bu….

Moderate
severity level
11K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
March 18, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1405-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1405-2015) was formally reported on March 18, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 19, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ungar's Food Products, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Elmwood Park, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 11,052 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Ungar's Food Products Inc. was notified by a supplier that cumin, an ingredient in the Bombay Curry Veggie Burger, tested positive for peanut protein. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA, CO, FL, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, & TX. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

11,052 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers 11 oz retail box Manufactured by Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Elmwood Park, NJ 07047 www.drpraegers.com Made in the USA UPC 80868 00050

Reason for recall

Ungar's Food Products Inc. was notified by a supplier that cumin, an ingredient in the Bombay Curry Veggie Burger, tested positive for peanut protein.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1405-2015
Date reported March 18, 2015
Date initiated January 19, 2015
Recalling firm Ungar's Food Products, Inc.
Firm location Elmwood Park, NJ
Affected scope 11,052 units
Distribution CA, CO, FL, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, & TX

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

11,052 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers 11 oz retail box Manufactured by Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Elmwood Park, NJ 07047 www.drpraegers.com Made in the USA UPC 80868 00050. Recalled by Ungar's Food Products, Inc.. Units affected: 11,052 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Ungar's Food Products Inc. was notified by a supplier that cumin, an ingredient in the Bombay Curry Veggie Burger, tested positive for peanut protein.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1405-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA, CO, FL, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, & TX.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1405-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported March 18, 2015.

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