CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Falafel with Tahini Sauce recalled by Haig's Delicacies

Haig's Delicacies is recalling Falafel with Tahini Sauce, distributed in California, Maryland, Washington. The recall was initiated on 21 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesall products
Quantity recalled471 retail, 3723 5 lb balls.

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-0920-2013
FDA event ID
63956
Recalling firm
Haig's Delicacies, Hayward, CA
Brand
Falafel
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Dec 2012
FDA classified
24 Jan 2013
Reported
30 Jan 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Processing Deviation
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

21 Dec 2012Recall initiated by company
24 Jan 2013Classified by FDA+34 days
30 Jan 2013Published 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

State of CA inspection found four products do not declare allergy statements which reflect the use of milk, wheat and eggs.

The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.

Product as listed by the FDA

Falafel with Tahini Sauce; nuggets of ground garbanzo beans with a rich, tangy tahini sauce. Sold in 5 oz retail rectangular deli containers and 5 lb bulk foodservice. Undeclared wheat Manufactured by Haigs Delicacies, Hayward, CA.

Where it was distributed

CA, WA and MD

CaliforniaMarylandWashington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

State of CA inspection found four products do not declare allergy statements which reflect the use of milk, wheat and eggs.

Which lots are affected?

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Where was it sold?

CA, WA and MD

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 63956

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Spanakopita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry recalled.

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