CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kale Crisps Zen Nori product is seaweed flavored dehydrated recalled

It Takes A Village Foods is recalling Kale Crisps Zen Nori product is seaweed flavored dehydrated kale chip, sold under, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Jul 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest if Used By dates between 071815 and 022116 The codes represent expiration dates from 07/18/2015 to 02/21/16.

Quantity recalled752 packages (1.5 oz. per 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-3048-2015
FDA event ID: 71741
Recalling firm: It Takes A Village Foods, Hailey, ID
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Jul 2015
FDA classified: 21 Aug 2015
Reported: 2 Sep 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Undeclared Soy
Product category: Juice

Timeline

17 Jul 2015	Recall initiated by company
21 Aug 2015	Classified by FDA	+35 days
2 Sep 2015	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Kale Crisps Zen Nori is recalled due to undeclared SOY. Soybean is a sub-ingredient of the ingredient "Tamari" and soy is not declared on label.

Product as listed by the FDA

Kale Crisps Zen Nori product is seaweed flavored dehydrated kale chip, sold under brand Veggie Evolution, each poly pouch has a net weight 1.5 oz. There are six packages per case. UPC is 7 13757 57480 8. The product's label is read in part: "***VEGGIE EVOLUTION***KALE CRISPS***ZEN NORI***NET WT 1.5 OZ (43g)***INGREDIENTS: KALE, LEMON JUICE, UNREFINED TOASTED SESAME OIL, TAMARI, SESAME SEEDS, ONION, APPLE JUICE, GARLIC,WAKAME SEAWEED, RAISINS***ALLERGEN STATEMENT: MADE IN A FACILITY THAT USES DAIRY PRODUCTS***".

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The firm also sold directly to internet consumers on line at VeggieEvolution.com. Internet consignees are located in CA, ID, MN, MS, OR, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Florida Idaho Kansas Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Kale Crisps Zen Nori is recalled due to undeclared SOY. Soybean is a sub-ingredient of the ingredient "Tamari" and soy is not declared on label.

Which lots are affected?

Best if Used By dates between 071815 and 022116 The codes represent expiration dates from 07/18/2015 to 02/21/16.

Where was it sold?

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.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 71741

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Kale Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under Veggie Evolution, each recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
2 Sep 2015	CLASS II	Kale Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under Veggie Evolution, each recalled	It Takes A Village Foods	Undeclared Milk	22 states
2 Sep 2015	CLASS II	Vegetable Crisps Lemon Parmesan sold under brand Veggie recalledsold under	It Takes A Village Foods	Undeclared Milk	22 states

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All 3

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