Fabalish Inc. of Carlstadt, NJ, is recalling Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121:H19, which is associated with an outbreak.
This recall is being conducted in response to a nationwide recall initiated by Grimmway Farms of their organic whole carrots and baby carrots. Although no illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the falafel bites, the Food and Drug Administration has determined that the Grimmway Farms carrots are responsible for an outbreak that has sickened 39 and killed one. Grimmway Farms initiated a recall of its carrots which are sold under dozens of brands and in bulk.
The falafel product was distributed in Florida, New York, Washington, Tennessee, California, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, New Hampshire, Virginia, Georgia, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Kansas, Texas, Massachusetts and Montana. These products were also sold directly to consumers through the Fabalish website at www.fabalish.
com . This product comes in a 10-ounce orange box and labeled as “Fabalish Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites” with the lot code 260925 found on the side flap. Consumers who have purchased the affected Fabalish Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites are urged to discard in the trash and send a photo to orders@fabalish for a full refund.
Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 201-942-2900. About E. coli infections Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled falafel product and developed symptoms of E.
coli infection should seek me.