FDA recall record

Global Commodities Buenas Grated coconut - frozen recall — FDA F-1117-2018

Salmonella found in one lot of grated coconut though sampling and testing by the California Department of Public Health

Class Iclassification
F-1117-2018official record ID
Apr 25, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1117-2018
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGlobal Commodities Corp.
Report dateApr 25, 2018
Recall initiation dateApr 4, 2018
Quantity59 cases (40 x 16 oz. bags per case)
LocationHayward, CA, United States

Official product description

Buenas Grated coconut - frozen; Kinayod na Niyog Noix de Coco Rape; UPC: 4806514650443 Keep Frozen Net Wt. 16 oz., (4545 g) plastic bag Product of the Philippines Ingredients: Grated coconut Meat (95%) Water and preservative: Sodium Benzoate.

Why the product was recalled

Salmonella found in one lot of grated coconut though sampling and testing by the California Department of Public Health

Distribution information

Northern CA only

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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