Sara Lee 12 Whole Grain Blend (Dakota Specialty) – 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
40134, SARA LEE 12 WHOLE GRAIN BLEND 100 ( WHEAT, OATS, RYE, BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUNFLOWER, BROWN FLAXSEED, MILLET, TRITICALE, BROWN RICE, BUCKWHEAT, WHOLE MEAL AMARANTH FLOUR, SPELT, SORGHUM) DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING, INC., FARGO, ND , 1 Net WT 50 LBS.
Brand
Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
3201205 4231205 4241205 5161205 6031205 6251205 8141201 10021201 11081201 1071301
Products Sold
3201205 4231205 4241205 5161205 6031205 6251205 8141201 10021201 11081201 1071301
Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc is recalling 40134, SARA LEE 12 WHOLE GRAIN BLEND 100 ( WHEAT, OATS, RYE, BARLEY, WHOLE GRAIN CORN, SUNFLOWER, 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
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
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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