Desiccated Coconut Distributed by recall
Recalled by Phildesco Inc. · Somerville, NJ, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Desiccated coconut may be contaminated with Salmonella based on third party laboratory testing.
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
Desiccated Coconut Distributed by: Phildesco , Inc. Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA
Quantity: 1000 X 25 lbs. bags - 25,000 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 14-333
Where it was sold
North Dakota
FDA's distribution note: ND
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
- Phildesco Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 9, 2015
- In FDA report of
- Jun 24, 2015
- Terminated
- Apr 13, 2017
- FDA recall number
- F-2731-2015 · event 71146
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search