CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Nov 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Vegan Drumsticks recalled by Da Cheng Vegetarian Food

DA Cheng Vegetarian Food is recalling Vegan Drumsticks, distributed in California, Texas, Utah, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 14 Oct 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesExpiration date 9/23/2023 Code Q22

Quantity recalled45 cases, 6 bags per case

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-0137-2023
FDA event ID: 90994
Recalling firm: DA Cheng Vegetarian Food, El Monte, CA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Oct 2022
FDA classified: 8 Nov 2022
Reported: 16 Nov 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Egg
Product category: Peppers

Timeline

14 Oct 2022	Recall initiated by company
8 Nov 2022	Classified by FDA	+25 days
16 Nov 2022	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

Vegan Drumsticks were sampled by the FDA and found to contain egg that is not declared on the label.

Product as listed by the FDA

Vegan Drumsticks, 6.6 lb. bags. Ingredients: (NON GMO) Textured Soybean Fiber, Isolated Soy Protein, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Salt, Pepper Spice, Vegan Seasoning Keep Frozen

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed in Utah, Virginia, Texas, and California. Mostly distributed to restaurants, one distributor in Houston, Texas, one retail store in Orange County in Southern California.

California Texas Utah Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Vegan Drumsticks were sampled by the FDA and found to contain egg that is not declared on the label.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration date 9/23/2023 Code Q22

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed in Utah, Virginia, Texas, and California. Mostly distributed to restaurants, one distributor in Houston, Texas, one retail store in Orange County in Southern California.

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 90994

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Vegan Golden Nuggets bags) Ingredients recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
16 Nov 2022	CLASS I	Vegan Golden Nuggets bags) Ingredients recalled	DA Cheng Vegetarian Food	Undeclared Egg	4 states
16 Nov 2022	CLASS I	Vegan Golden Nuggets bags) Ingredients recalled	DA Cheng Vegetarian Food	Undeclared Egg	4 states

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