CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Bits)-BS138 recalled by C H S
C H S is recalling Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Bits)-BS138, distributed in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Oregon. The recall was initiated on 12 Aug 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2636-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74973
- Recalling firm
- C H S, Hutchinson, KS
- Brand
- Ultra-Soy Textured
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Aug 2016
- FDA classified
- 30 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 12 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 12 Aug 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 12 Oct 2016 | 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
Copacker notified firm of positive results for Salmonella in finished product testing.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Bits)-BS138, packaged in a 50lb bag, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-800-835-5006
Where it was distributed
Shipped to IL, MO, MD, OR, and Guyana.
Questions about this recall
Is Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Bits)-BS138 recalled?
Yes. C H S recalled Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Bits)-BS138 on 12 Aug 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2636-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Copacker notified firm of positive results for Salmonella in finished product testing.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number 16180, exp Jun 28, 2018
Where was it sold?
Shipped to IL, MO, MD, OR, and Guyana.
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 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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