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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 1, 2016 (10 years ago)

Kerry Upgrade Bio WS recall

Recalled by Kerry, Inc · Beloit, WI, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Upgrade Bio WS has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.

Pathogen: Bacillus cereus

A bacterium found in rice and starchy foods.

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

Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.

Quantity: 478 - 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.

Lot: 1117671101

Where it was sold

Connecticut Florida Minnesota New York

FDA's distribution note: CT, FL, NY, and MN

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. 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
Kerry, Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 1, 2016
In FDA report of
Jan 4, 2017
Terminated
Jul 30, 2019
FDA recall number
F-0946-2017 · event 75945
Official record
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