Sara Lee 8 Grain Blend (Dakota Specialty Milling) – metal contamination (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
40133, SARA LEE SPECIALTY 8 GRAIN BLEND 100 (SUNFLOWER, WHEAT, OATS, RYE, BARLEY, WHOLE MEAL YELLOW CORN, MILLET, TRITICALE, RYE FLOUR), DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING, INC., FARGO, ND , 1 Net WT 50 LBS.
Brand
Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc is recalling 40133, SARA LEE SPECIALTY 8 GRAIN BLEND 100 (SUNFLOWER, WHEAT, OATS, RYE, BARLEY, WHOLE MEAL YELLOW due to Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a d. 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
Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.
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
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, AR, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, ND, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
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