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Class II Recall

Organic Amaranth, item # 4602, packaged in 25kg and supersack totes. Product is raw grain and imported from India. Sto

Smirks Ltd

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Organic Amaranth, item # 4602, packaged in 25kg and supersack totes. Product is by Smirks Ltd. Reason: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella..

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1543-2022

Action Date

2022-08-17

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

Organic Amaranth, item # 4602, packaged in 25kg and supersack totes. Product is raw grain and imported from India. Store in cool, dry, dark place preferably below 15 Celsius.

Lot/Code Info: Lot 2112A1 Expiration: June 2023

Quantity Affected: 960 - 25 kg bags and 20 - Metric Ton totes

Reason for Recall

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Distribution

Distributed in CA, CO, IL, NY, and OR.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-07-20

Company

Smirks Ltd

Fort Morgan, CO

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 31 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Smirks Ltd) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Smirks Ltd have FDA actions?

This is the only FDA action we have on record for Smirks Ltd in our database.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1543-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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