Guar Gum (Bob's Red Mill) – Ingredient Mislabeling (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Label reads in part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** PREMIUM GUAR GUM SUPERB GLUTEN FREE THICKENER & BINDER *** NET WT 8 OZ ***" Product is packaged in multilayered flexible film with multiple colors. Firm brand name is printed in red. Case contains 8/8 oz. packages. UPC 0 39978 00554 0 or 0 39978 00554 1
Brand
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Cases for US - Item # 1598C088, lot 212463, Best By: 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978005541, UPC 039978005540. Cases for Canada - Item # 1598C226G8CA, lot 213189, Best By: 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978305542, UPC 039978005541.
Products Sold
Cases for US - Item # 1598C088; lot 212463; Best By: 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978005541, UPC 039978005540. Cases for Canada - Item # 1598C226G8CA; lot 213189, Best By: 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978305542, UPC 039978005541.
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling Label reads in part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** PREMIUM GUAR GUM SUPERB GLUTEN FREE THICKENER & BINDER * due to The firm is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The firm is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026