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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 2, 2015 (11 years ago)

Heartland Flax Meal recall

Recalled by Specialty Commodities, Inc. · Fargo, ND, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Specialty Commodities, Inc. is recalling a specific lot of Flax Meal that may be contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium.

Pathogen: Salmonella

Salmonella is the most common cause of food recalls for bacteria, often in eggs, produce, nuts and spices.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Heartland Flax Meal, Net Wt. 50 lbs.

Quantity: 340 - 50 lb bags

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Manufacturing Lot Code: 2T330-04515-101

Where it was sold

California Florida Illinois New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

FDA's distribution note: CA, FL, IL, NJ, NY, and PA

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 2, 2015
In FDA report of
Mar 16, 2016
Terminated
Apr 26, 2016
FDA recall number
F-0398-2016 · event 72605
Official record
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