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Sunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC·Food·Feb 27, 2015

Organic Sunshine Burgers Gluten Free Soy Free Vegan Loco Chipotle 2 Organic Veggie Burgers Keep…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Gluten testing was performed on products labeled gluten free. The results received back were >20ppm.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, CO, IL, MA +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC
Recalling firmSunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLCBridgeville, DE, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Retail: Item # 003163 Loco Chipotle Flavor
  • Use By 8/12/16
Distribution area
CACOILMANHNJPAWAWI

CA CO IL MA NH NJ PA WA WI Canada

United States, Canada

Quantity affected780 - 8 oz. packages
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 1, 2015
FDA recall numberF-1616-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC initiated this food recall on February 27, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Gluten testing was performed on products labeled gluten free. The results received back were >20ppm. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA CO IL MA NH NJ PA WA WI Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Gluten testing was performed on products labeled gluten free. The results received back were >20ppm.

Organic Sunshine Burgers Gluten Free Soy Free Vegan Loco Chipotle 2 Organic Veggie Burgers Keep… was made or distributed by Sunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC in Bridgeville, DE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1616-2015, dated April 1, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 Organic Sunshine Burgers Gluten Free Soy Free Vegan Loco Chipotle 2 Organic Veggie Burgers Keep… recall?

Sunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC recalled Organic Sunshine Burgers Gluten Free Soy Free Vegan Loco Chipotle 2 Organic Veggie Burgers Keep… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1616-2015. Gluten testing was performed on products labeled gluten free. The results received back were >20ppm.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. 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 Sunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, 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-1616-2015. 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.