Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate recall
Recalled by Omya Inc · Superior, AZ, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Superior, Arizona plant because of the possible presence of Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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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
Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product Container Size Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ 50 lb. bags 2500 lb. bulk bags 2000 lb. bulk bags Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ 50 lb. bags Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ 2500 lb. bulk bags
Quantity: 922,250 lbs
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.
Lot numbers Z227510511 Z227500511 Z227500511 Z227510409 Z230310409 Z228400712 Z228200712
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
Arizona California Illinois Louisiana Minnesota Texas
FDA's distribution note: Nationwide in the US: TX, MN, CA, LA, IL, AZ and Worldwide to Mexico.
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
- Omya Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Nov 6, 2012
- In FDA report of
- Dec 12, 2012
- Terminated
- Apr 1, 2013
- FDA recall number
- F-0741-2013 · event 63648
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search