Certain Soy-based products produced at the Ashdod Israel production facility have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Health risk
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
Action required
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.
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Nationwide. Product was shipped from the Israel facility to the following countries. This product did not come into the U.S. before shipment to the following countries: Canada, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam
United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Germany, France
Quantity affected
1, 671, 960 kilograms
Recall initiation
FDA report date: July 17, 2013
FDA recall number
F-1638-2013
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Chs INC initiated this food recall on May 16, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Certain Soy-based products produced at the Ashdod Israel production facility have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide. Product was shipped from the Israel facility to the following countries. This product did not come into the U.S. before shipment to the following countries: Canada, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Certain Soy-based products produced at the Ashdod Israel production facility have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Solbar Q Soy Protein Isolates was made or distributed by Chs INC in Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1638-2013, dated July 17, 2013.
Why this is a Class I recall
Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
FDA definition
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Salmonella
Symptoms to watch for
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
When symptoms may appear
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Higher-risk groups
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
8 answers
What is the Solbar Q Soy Protein Isolates recall?
Chs INC recalled Solbar Q Soy Protein Isolates in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1638-2013. Certain Soy-based products produced at the Ashdod Israel production facility have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
What are the symptoms of Salmonella exposure?
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
How quickly can Salmonella symptoms appear?
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Who is most at risk from Salmonella?
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
How do I get a refund from Chs INC?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1638-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Chs INC recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1638-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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