Major meal kit service issues recall over one of their popular items after customers report ‘extreme liver pain’

A POPULAR meal kit service has recalled an item after several customers reported severe illnesses.

Daily Harvest announced it would be recalling the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles after multiple posts from customers complaining about gastrointestinal issues.

The brand advised customers to throw away the lentils “out of an abundance of caution” and is offering a $10 credit for every bag of the product that was purchased.

“A small number of customers have reported gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming our French Lentil + Leek Crumbles,” read from the company.

“As included in our cooking instructions, lentils must be thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.”

Daily Harvest is a popular meal service brand similar to Hello Fresh and Blue Apron and is known for its influencer sponsorships.

An investigation with “internal and external throughout our supply chain and in accordance with regulatory procedures” was announced by the company.

Many customers have taken to social media to express their issues after eating the lentil-based meal.

Luke Tashie discussed his “extreme liver pain” after eating the product and claimed he was hospitalized.

“The surgeons that consulted with me were so perplexed that they seriously considered removing my gallbladder,” he told .

Other reported testimonies were found on Daily Harvest’s Reddit Page and Instagram comments.

“You guys need to address the major problem with the crumbles. My best friend and many people were in the hospital with liver damage,” wrote a customer on Instagram.

“You need to take responsibility and compensate those you’ve poisoned,” wrote another.

Liza Torborg, a communications director for the , wrote that protein in raw lentils can have negative health effects when eaten in large quantities. 

However, she wrote that the protein, lectin, breaks down when it is processed and cooked.

“Our mission has always been to take care of food so food can take care of you," wrote Daily Harvest in its recall statement.

"That means quality, safety, and transparency are and always will be our top priorities.”

The Sun has reached out to Daily Harvest for comment.