CLASS I Food recall · Reported 31 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cedar's Chickpea Salad recalled by Cedar's Mediterranean Foods

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods is recalling Cedar's Chickpea Salad, distributed in 30 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesSell By Dates from 9/23/18 - 11/9/18.

Quantity recalled61,377 pieces

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0068-2019
FDA event ID: 81314
Recalling firm: Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Ward Hill, MA
Brand: Cedar's Chickpea
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Oct 2018
FDA classified: 25 Oct 2018
Reported: 31 Oct 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

17 Oct 2018	Recall initiated by company
25 Oct 2018	Classified by FDA	+8 days
31 Oct 2018	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product may contain undeclared edamame (soy).

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cedar's Chickpea Salad, packaged in an 8oz plastic container, UPC: 044115337767. Product is refrigerated.

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, and WI.

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product may contain undeclared edamame (soy).

Which lots are affected?

Sell By Dates from 9/23/18 - 11/9/18.

Where was it sold?

AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, and WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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