By September 15th, the Food and Drug Administration had received 386 consumer complaints related to consumption of “Lentil and Leek Crumbles” manufactured and sold by Daily Harvest and distributed online and through stores in Chicago and Los Angeles. The clinical problem is characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms and liver dysfunction and has resulted in 130 hospitalizations to date.

The ingredient suspected of being responsible for the adverse effect is tara flour derived from a plant in Peru.  By mid-June, Daily Harvest had received complaints from 470 consumers from April onwards. “Lentil and Leek Crumbles” were recalled on June 17th, but product may still be in homes and should be destroyed