Sea Salt Tablets (Cargill Salt) – metal contamination (2017)
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
Cargill Sea Salt Tablets; Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) cardboard case. 40 grain salt tablets; Ingredients: Salt Cargill Incorporated Minneapolis, MN 55440
Brand
Cargill Salt
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
material code 100045900, Batch numbers: 10215ADBAA, 10915ADBAA.
Products Sold
material code 100045900; Batch numbers: 10215ADBAA, 10915ADBAA.
Cargill Salt is recalling Cargill Sea Salt Tablets; Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) cardboard case. 40 grain salt tablets; Ingr due to Equipment malfunction resulted in the inclusion of very small metallic fragments and particulate matter in some lots of salt tablets.. 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
Equipment malfunction resulted in the inclusion of very small metallic fragments and particulate matter in some lots of salt tablets.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, WA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026