CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sweet Potato Puff recalled by Kabobs
Kabobs is recalling Sweet Potato Puff, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2016 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
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +104 days |
| 26 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was manufactured with flour recalled due to E. coli O121 contamination.
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
SWEET POTATO PUFF, 200 CT, Prepared by: Kabobs, 54234 North Lake Dr. Lake City, GA 30260.
Where it was distributed
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL,IN, IO, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OK, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX WA, and WI.
ArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOhio
Questions about this recall
Is Sweet Potato Puff recalled?
Yes. Kabobs recalled Sweet Potato Puff on 6 Jul 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0133-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product was manufactured with flour recalled due to E. coli O121 contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Item number: K7210, Lot/Julian Code: PM16A18 / 16018
Where was it sold?
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL,IN, IO, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OK, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX WA, 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 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 21 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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