Wheat Germ (Pendleton Mills) – Metal Fragment Contamination (2012)
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
Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.
Brand
Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Date of Manufacture: 2/16/12, 2/17/12, 2/18/12, 2/19/12, 2/20/12, 2/21/12.
Products Sold
Date of Manufacture: 2/16/12, 2/17/12, 2/18/12, 2/19/12, 2/20/12, 2/21/12.
Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc is recalling Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is due to Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.. 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
Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
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
CA, IN, OR, UT
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026