CLASS III Food recall · Reported 26 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Chipotle Black Bean Burger recalled by Don Lee Farms

Don Lee Farms is recalling Chipotle Black Bean Burger, distributed in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, Utah, Washington. The recall was initiated on 11 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesDon Lee Farms Item: 997176SF; Production lot: 20191220T Don Lee Farms Item: 1372617; Production lots: 20191219T, 20200116T, 20200117T, 20200122T, 20200123T

Quantity recalled4033 cases

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-0768-2020
FDA event ID: 84956
Recalling firm: Don Lee Farms, Mansfield, TX
Brand: Chipotle
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Feb 2020
FDA classified: 3 Mar 2020
Reported: 26 Feb 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Beans & Lentils

Timeline

11 Feb 2020	Recall initiated by company
26 Feb 2020	Published in enforcement report	+15 days
3 Mar 2020	Classified by FDA	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

An ingredient used in the manufacture of finished product was discovered to have been grown using unapproved herbicide.

Product as listed by the FDA

Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 12 pack/3Lbs. cartons UPC 087427438135, Item 1372617 Don Lee Farms Chipotle Black Burger 10 pack/2.5 lb. cartons UPC 087427430757/Item 997176SF

Where it was distributed

CA, IL, WA, MI, UT, AZ

Arizona California Illinois Michigan Utah Washington

Stores named: Chipotle

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

An ingredient used in the manufacture of finished product was discovered to have been grown using unapproved herbicide.

Which lots are affected?

Don Lee Farms Item: 997176SF; Production lot: 20191220T Don Lee Farms Item: 1372617; Production lots: 20191219T, 20200116T, 20200117T, 20200122T, 20200123T

Where was it sold?

CA, IL, WA, MI, UT, AZ

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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