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Reported: August 15, 2018 Initiated: August 1, 2018 #F-1834-2018 2453 casaes units

Sweet Earth Inc. issued this FDA Food recall on August 15, 2018. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 2453 casaes units are affected. The recall was issued because: Firm received complaints of Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla packages that contain Mile High Quesadillas. Ingredient st…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1834-2018) was formally reported on August 15, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 1, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Sweet Earth Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Moss Landing, CA. Federal records indicate 2453 casaes units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm received complaints of Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla packages that contain Mile High Quesadillas. Ingredient statement on outer package does not declare eggs or milk. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: DC's in TX, CA, IL, IA, FL, MD. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

2453 casaes

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Sweet Earth Foods Aloha BBQ Quesadilla; 2 pack, NET WT 8 oz. Vegan: Pinto Beans, Red Onions, Pineapple and jalapenos with our vegan BBQ grounds and a cheddar-style vegan cheese. Keep Frozen. Ingredients: Filling: Vegan BBQ savory grounds (water, vital wheat gluten, onion, soy sauce, (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol), tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, brown rice syrup, spices, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, bell pepper, ginger, natural hickory smoke, rice bran oil, rice vinegar, oregano, pinto beans (water, pinto beans), vegan cheddar style cheese (filtered water, coconut oil, modified food starch, {potato and corn], potato starch, sea salt, vegan cheddar flavor, olive oil extract, beta carotene, vitamin B12, red onion, pineapple (pineapple, pineapple juice and citric acid) Canola oil, jalapeno pepper, spices. WRAP: Water, unbleached white flour, canola oil, sea salt, baking powder (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, potato starch) yeast, citric acid. Contains Soy, Wheat Manufactured in a facility that process egg, milk tree nuts. UPC: 016741000551 Sweet Earth Foods Moss Landing, CA 95039

Reason for Recall

Firm received complaints of Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla packages that contain Mile High Quesadillas. Ingredient statement on outer package does not declare eggs or milk.

Details

Recalling Firm
Sweet Earth Inc.
Units Affected
2453 casaes
Distribution
DC's in TX, CA, IL, IA, FL, MD
Location
Moss Landing, CA

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1834-2018
Date reported August 15, 2018
Date initiated August 1, 2018
Recalling firm Sweet Earth Inc.
Units affected 2453 casaes
Distribution DC's in TX, CA, IL, IA, FL, MD

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

Scale of Impact

2453 casaes units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sweet Earth Foods Aloha BBQ Quesadilla; 2 pack, NET WT 8 oz. Vegan: Pinto Beans, Red Onions, Pineapple and jalapenos with our vegan BBQ grounds and a cheddar-style vegan cheese. Keep Frozen. Ingredients: Filling: Vegan BBQ savory grounds (water, vital wheat gluten, onion, soy sauce, (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol), tomato paste, molasses, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, brown rice syrup, spices, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, bell pepper, ginger, natural hickory smoke, rice bran oil, rice vinegar, oregano, pinto beans (water, pinto beans), vegan cheddar style cheese (filtered water, coconut oil, modified food starch, {potato and corn], potato starch, sea salt, vegan cheddar flavor, olive oil extract, beta carotene, vitamin B12, red onion, pineapple (pineapple, pineapple juice and citric acid) Canola oil, jalapeno pepper, spices. WRAP: Water, unbleached white flour, canola oil, sea salt, baking powder (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, potato starch) yeast, citric acid. Contains Soy, Wheat Manufactured in a facility that process egg, milk tree nuts. UPC: 016741000551 Sweet Earth Foods Moss Landing, CA 95039. Recalled by Sweet Earth Inc.. Units affected: 2453 casaes.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm received complaints of Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla packages that contain Mile High Quesadillas. Ingredient statement on outer package does not declare eggs or milk.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 15, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1834-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: DC's in TX, CA, IL, IA, FL, MD.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1834-2018) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as critical severity, meaning the product carries a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).