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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-3048-2015/FDA enforcement
It Takes a Village Foods, LLC·Food·Jul 17, 2015

Kale Crisps Zen Nori Product Is Seaweed Flavored Dehydrated Kale Chip, Sold Under Brand Veggie…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Kale Crisps Zen Nori is recalled due to undeclared SOY. Soybean is a sub-ingredient of the ingredient "Tamari" and soy is not declared on 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CA, ID, MN +6 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameIt Takes a Village Foods, LLC
Recalling firmIt Takes a Village Foods, LLCHailey, ID, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 13757 57480 8
Lot / date codes
  • Best if Used By dates between 071815 and 022116 The codes represent expiration dates from 07/18/2015 to 02/21/16.
Distribution area
INCAIDMNMSORTXUTVAWA

Distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The firm also sold directly to internet consumers on line at VeggieEvolution.com. Internet consignees are located in CA, ID, MN, MS, OR, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

United States, Mexico

Quantity affected752 packages (1.5 oz. per package)
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 2, 2015
FDA recall numberF-3048-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

It Takes a Village Foods, LLC initiated this food recall on July 17, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Kale Crisps Zen Nori is recalled due to undeclared SOY. Soybean is a sub-ingredient of the ingredient "Tamari" and soy is not declared on label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The firm also sold directly to internet consumers on line at VeggieEvolution.com. Internet consignees are located in CA, ID, MN, MS, OR, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Kale Crisps Zen Nori is recalled due to undeclared SOY. Soybean is a sub-ingredient of the ingredient "Tamari" and soy is not declared on label.

Kale Crisps Zen Nori Product Is Seaweed Flavored Dehydrated Kale Chip, Sold Under Brand Veggie… was made or distributed by It Takes a Village Foods, LLC in Hailey, ID, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-3048-2015, dated September 2, 2015.

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 UPC and lot code 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 sesame

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, vomiting, wheezing or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a sesame allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed sesame allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a sesame allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  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 Kale Crisps Zen Nori Product Is Seaweed Flavored Dehydrated Kale Chip, Sold Under Brand Veggie… recall?

It Takes a Village Foods, LLC recalled Kale Crisps Zen Nori Product Is Seaweed Flavored Dehydrated Kale Chip, Sold Under Brand Veggie… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-3048-2015. Kale Crisps Zen Nori is recalled due to undeclared SOY. Soybean is a sub-ingredient of the ingredient "Tamari" and soy is not declared on 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 sesame allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the It Takes a Village Foods, LLC 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-3048-2015. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.