Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Gooder Foods, Inc. Goodles Vegan IS Believin' Plant-Based White Cheddar With Spirals recall: Undeclared allergens (milk)

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared allergens (milk).

The hazard: Microbial contamination

The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

What the notice says: Undeclared allergens (milk).

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0027-2026
Published
October 1, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Completed
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Gooder Foods, Inc.
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
129,660 cartons (units)
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lots: 09725N, 09825N, 09925N, 10025N, 10125N UPC: 850031990074 BEST IF USED BY: Jul-07-2026, Jul-08-2026, Jul-09-2026, Jul-10-2026, Jul-11-2026
UPC codes
850031990074

Products covered by this recall

GOODLES VEGAN IS BELIEVIN' PLANT-BASED WHITE CHEDDAR WITH SPIRALS NET WT 5.25 OZ (149g) INGREDIENTS: GOODLES SPIRALS (WHEAT FLOUR, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, WHEAT PROTEIN, NUTRIENTS EXTRACTED FROM [BROCCOLI, SPINACH, KALE, PUMPKIN, SWEET POTATO, SUNFLOWER SEED, CRANBERRY, CHLORELLA, MAITAKE MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM]), VEGAN WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (DRIED CASHEW MILK [CASHEWS, CHICORY ROOT FIBER], NATURAL FLAVOR, NUTRITIONAL YEAST, TAPIOCA FLOUR, PEA PROTEIN, LACTIC ACID, DRIED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GARLIC). CONTAINS WHEAT AND CASHEWS Distributed by Gooder Foods Inc. Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850031990074

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 09725N
  • 09825N
  • 09925N
  • 10025N

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • Jul-07-2026
  • Jul-08-2026
  • Jul-09-2026

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 5.25 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Gooder Foods, Inc. — The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.
  3. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.
  4. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Gooder Foods, Inc. — 415 River St Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-2724

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Gooder Foods, Inc. dairy recalled?

Undeclared allergens (milk). Undeclared allergens (milk).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850031990074; lot code 09725N, 09825N, 09925N; best-by date Jul-07-2026 or Jul-08-2026. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois and others.

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