Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0741-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ingredion Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Quantity | 1, 402, 243 lbs. of product. product was shipped in 50 lb. bags. |
| Location | Westchester, IL, United States |
Official product description
Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.
Why the product was recalled
Food grade Cornstarch may contain metal fragments >1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length.
Distribution information
The product was shipped to 2 U.S. firm ins: Cereal Ingredients Inc. 4720 S. 13th St, Leavenworth Kansas, 606048 and Rohtstein Corp, Walnut Hill Station, 70 Olympia Ave, Woburn, Mashachusetts. The product was also distributed to foreign firms, please see attached documents.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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