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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 22, 2022 (4 years ago)

Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free recall

Recalled by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. · Milwaukie, OR, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Bob's Red Mill brand, packaged in Standup Pouch (24oz). Each case consists of 4/24 oz. pouches. RETAIL Pouch UPC 0 39978 02910 2. RETAIL Case UPC 10039978029109. Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Organic Amaranth Grain, packaged in Kraft paper bulk bags (25 lbs). BULK bag UPC 0 39978 10910 1. The RETAIL label is read in parts: "***BASIC COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Pifaf: Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes***Cereal: Bring 2 1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes***". The BULK label is read in parts: "***Basic Cooking Instructions: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add 1 cup amaranth. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes***".

Quantity: 4,424.5 cases (4/24 oz. pouches per case); 26 bags (25 lbs. per bag)

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.

RETAIL Pouch (24oz): Mfg: 6000S244 Lot code: 319825 Best By: 27 APR 2024 Mfg: 6000S244 Lot code: 322372 Best By: 11 JUN 2024 BULK Bag (25lb): Mfg: 6000B25 Lot code: 320968 Best by: 06 MAY 2024

Where it was sold

California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Washington

FDA's distribution note: Distributed in CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, and WA. Distributed in Philippines.

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
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jul 22, 2022
In FDA report of
Aug 31, 2022
Terminated
Oct 19, 2022
FDA recall number
F-1580-2022 · event 90656
Official record
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