MBF-202 Carrageenan (Ingredients Solutions) – Fiber Contamination (2020)
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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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
MBF-202 Carrageenan
Brand
Ingredients Solutions Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
191001-A 191001-B 191002-A Use by dates: 10/01/21 & 10/02/21 191002-B 191003-A
Products Sold
191001-A 191001-B 191002-A Use by dates: 10/01/21 & 10/02/21 191002-B 191003-A
Ingredients Solutions Inc. is recalling MBF-202 Carrageenan due to On August 28, 2020, the firm's customer discovered colored fibers up to 1/4 " in length after sifting a lot of finished carrageenan intended for use a. 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
On August 28, 2020, the firm's customer discovered colored fibers up to 1/4 " in length after sifting a lot of finished carrageenan intended for use as an ingredient in a finished food product. The fibers were identified by the recalling firm as 'tie tie' a fibrous rope used for seaweed production that was present in the seaweed ingredient used to manufacture carrageenan. One August 28, 2020 the firm recalled the finished carrageenan.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IA, KS, KY, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026