The investigation of a particular ingredient does not mean that the ingredient, or the firm that supplied the ingredient, is definitively linked to adverse events - the results of an investigation into an ingredient may well lead to that ingredient being ruled out as a cause of illness or injury. Sample analysis takes time, and there are no guarantees the information available to the agency will demonstrate a definitive link between illnesses and foods. This includes extensive testing for numerous possible adulterants, including microbial and chemical contaminants. Currently, the FDA is collecting data in addition to samples and conducting sample analysis on multiple ingredients. Generally speaking, during ongoing outbreak or adverse event investigations, the FDA names ingredients or ingredient suppliers only when there is enough evidence linking that ingredient to illness or injury. "The FDA is committed to helping ensure that the products we regulate are safe and effective for use as we continue to have one of the safest food supplies in the world. UPDATE: In an emailed statement to ABC7 News on Wednesday, responding to a request sent to the FDA on Tuesday, an FDA Spokesperson writes: "Knowing who the supplier of Tara is does a number of things, one is it helps the FDA, it helps consumers, it helps lawyers figure out where the contamination event occurred, you know did Tara come directly from Peru to the manufacturer in Minnesota or did it come through other sources where contamination could have occurred," said Marler.ĭaily Harvest's CEO says the company's investigation team will continue working with the FDA and the tara flour producer to determine what specifically made people sick. VIDEO: Daily Harvest customer tried to warn CEO symptoms much worse than 'gastrointestinal discomfort'
Daily Harvest's CEO says tara flour was only used in the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles and that the company is no longer sourcing from this producer. Daily Harvest issued a voluntary recall of its crumbles on June 17. Daily Harvest says tara flour is a plant-based source of protein. The company says tara flour in its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles is the cause of the issue. RELATED: Revive Superfoods has concerns about tara in one of its smoothies, pulls product from website In some cases customers had their gallbladders removed. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) - Food delivery service Daily Harvest named the ingredient in one of its products as the reason that hundreds of people were sickened and hospitalized after consuming the item. Daily Harvest announces tara flour as ingredient at issue in product that sickened, hospitalized hundreds of customers.
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