Ghorashi says the higher rates of problems with the veggie products are "likely due to the fact that there are more inputs involved in the manufacturing of veggie products." Veggie burgers more problematic than meat burgersIt wasn't just Listeria-related recalls that made May a tough month for veggie burgers. "The procurement and manufacturing process is also far more complex than regular meat products," he adds. Veggie burgers and dogs also do generally worse than their meat equivalents for undeclared allergens and ingredients, missing ingredients, and hygienic issues. Charlebois says consistency in the number of food recalls is a key benchmark for a country's food safety performance.

Source: CBC News May 28, 2016 09:56 UTC