FDA recall record

Pendleton Flour Mills Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote recall — FDA F-1686-2012

Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.

Class IIclassification
F-1686-2012official record ID
Jul 11, 2012report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1686-2012
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPendleton Flour Mills, LLC
Report dateJul 11, 2012
Recall initiation dateJun 5, 2012
Quantity16 totes (approximately 25,061 lbs)
LocationBlackfoot, ID, United States

Official product description

Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.

Why the product was recalled

Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.

Distribution information

Product was distributed to three consignees in CA, OR and UT.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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