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FDA Food recall · Reported July 17, 2013

Soy Protein Isolate; 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. Soy Protein Isolate was sold in bulk to two customers, both sausage manufacturers not under FDA jurisdiction. Also sold 48 bags of 34.875 bags to a third sausage manufacturer. Finished product was made for Nurti-Cology - Allergy Research Group of Alameda, CA and Vinco Inc. of Evans City PA, both of whom will be conducting their own recalls.

ABCO products are being recalled as part of a larger recall from their supplier of certain soy based products produced in its Ashdod, Israel production facility.

Recall #
F-1585-2013
Affected scope
52 lots of finished products, 70 bulk raw material lots.
Initiated
May 24, 2013
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Abco Laboratories, Inc. recalled Soy Protein Isolate; 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. Soy Prot… - a moderate-severity action.

Soy Protein Isolate; 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. Soy Prot… was recalled by Abco Laboratories, Inc. in July 17, 2013. Reason: ABCO products are being recalled as part of a larger recall from their supplier of certain soy based products…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1585-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Abco Laboratories, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-ABCO products are being recalled as part of a larger recall from their supplier of certain soy based products….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 17, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1585-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1585-2013) was formally reported on July 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 24, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Abco Laboratories, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fairfield, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 52 lots of finished products, 70 bulk raw material lots..

The documented reason for this recall is: ABCO products are being recalled as part of a larger recall from their supplier of certain soy based products produced in its Ashdod, Israel production facility. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: CA and PA.. 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

52 lots of finished products, 70 bulk raw material lots.

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

Soy Protein Isolate; 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. Soy Protein Isolate was sold in bulk to two customers, both sausage manufacturers not under FDA jurisdiction. Also sold 48 bags of 34.875 bags to a third sausage manufacturer. Finished product was made for Nurti-Cology - Allergy Research Group of Alameda, CA and Vinco Inc. of Evans City PA, both of whom will be conducting their own recalls.

Reason for recall

ABCO products are being recalled as part of a larger recall from their supplier of certain soy based products produced in its Ashdod, Israel production facility.

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-1585-2013
Date reported July 17, 2013
Date initiated May 24, 2013
Recalling firm Abco Laboratories, Inc.
Firm location Fairfield, CA
Affected scope 52 lots of finished products, 70 bulk raw material lots.
Distribution CA and PA.

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Soy Protein Isolate; 79 bulk raw material lots and 52 finished product lots. Soy Protein Isolate was sold in bulk to two customers, both sausage manufacturers not under FDA jurisdiction. Also sold 48 bags of 34.875 bags to a third sausage manufacturer. Finished product was made for Nurti-Cology - Allergy Research Group of Alameda, CA and Vinco Inc. of Evans City PA, both of whom will be conducting their own recalls.. Recalled by Abco Laboratories, Inc.. Units affected: 52 lots of finished products, 70 bulk raw material lots..
Why was this product recalled?
ABCO products are being recalled as part of a larger recall from their supplier of certain soy based products produced in its Ashdod, Israel production facility.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1585-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA and PA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1585-2013) 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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