Smiling Hara of Ashville, North Carolina is voluntarily recalling unpasteurized soybean tempeh because of possible Salmonella contamination. Tempeh is used by vegetarians as a meat substitute.
Product details:
- Unpasteurized Soybean Tempeh
- Manufactured between January 11, 2012 and April 11, 2012
- Containers have best-by dates of 7/11/12 through 10/25/12
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said in a statement, “Anyone with this product in their possession should not eat it. Smiling Hara launched the recall after samples collected by the North Carolina Deprtment of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested positive for Salmonella during a routine inspection.”
The product was made at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, a shared-use food production facility in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Authorities do not know if the bacteria found in this product matches the outbreak strain that has sickened 37 people. Since Salmonella can be transmitted person-to-person, practicing good hygiene after bathroom use and before preparing food is crucial.
For questions, call the company at 828-242-1300.
