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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0138-2023/FDA enforcement
Da Cheng Vegetarian Food INC.·Food·Oct 14, 2022

Vegan Golden Nuggets, (6.6 lb Bags) Ingredients: (Non Gmo) Textured Soybean Fiber, Isolated Soy…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Vegan Golden Nuggets were sampled by the FDA and found to contain egg that is not declared on the label.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDa Cheng Vegetarian Food INC.
Recalling firmDa Cheng Vegetarian Food INC.El Monte, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Expiration Dates between 2023-09-22 and 2024-01-11 are implicated in this recall Code: L175
Distribution area
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Product was distributed in Utah, Virginia, Texas, and California. Mostly distributed to restaurants, one distributor in Houston, Texas, one retail store in Orange County in Southern California.

United States

Quantity affected2 cases, 6 bags per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 16, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0138-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Da Cheng Vegetarian Food INC. initiated this food recall on October 14, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Vegan Golden Nuggets were sampled by the FDA and found to contain egg that is not declared on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed in Utah, Virginia, Texas, and California. Mostly distributed to restaurants, one distributor in Houston, Texas, one retail store in Orange County in Southern California.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Vegan Golden Nuggets were sampled by the FDA and found to contain egg that is not declared on the label.

Vegan Golden Nuggets, (6.6 lb Bags) Ingredients: (Non Gmo) Textured Soybean Fiber, Isolated Soy… was made or distributed by Da Cheng Vegetarian Food INC. in El Monte, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0138-2023, dated November 16, 2022.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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

What is the Vegan Golden Nuggets, (6.6 lb Bags) Ingredients: (Non Gmo) Textured Soybean Fiber, Isolated Soy… recall?

Da Cheng Vegetarian Food INC. recalled Vegan Golden Nuggets, (6.6 lb Bags) Ingredients: (Non Gmo) Textured Soybean Fiber, Isolated Soy… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0138-2023. Vegan Golden Nuggets were sampled by the FDA and found to contain egg that is not declared on the label.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Da Cheng Vegetarian Food 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-0138-2023. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.