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.
Check your package
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 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 30 Jan 2013 | 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
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
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?
all products
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 63956This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Spanakopita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Spanakopita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry recalledSpanakopita | Haig's Delicacies | Processing Deviation | CA, MD, WA | |
| CLASS I | Tyropita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry with cheese filling recalledTyropita | Haig's Delicacies | Processing Deviation | CA, MD, WA | |
| CLASS I | Tzatziki; Greek yogurt with cucumber and dill recalledTzatziki | Haig's Delicacies | Processing Deviation | CA, MD, WA |
More recalls from Haig's Delicacies
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Tzatziki; Greek yogurt with cucumber and dill recalledTzatziki | Haig's Delicacies | Processing Deviation | CA, MD, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Tyropita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry with cheese filling recalledTyropita | Haig's Delicacies | Processing Deviation | CA, MD, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Spanakopita; a triangular phyllo dough pastry recalledSpanakopita | Haig's Delicacies | Processing Deviation | CA, MD, WA |
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