Cargill Sea Salt Tablets Recalled for Metallic Fragments
Cargill Salt is recalling 800 cases of Sea Salt Tablets due to equipment malfunction that introduced small metallic fragments and particulate matter.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves small metallic fragments, which is a physical contamination risk, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Cargill Salt is voluntarily recalling 800 cases of Cargill Sea Salt Tablets, packaged in 50 lb. (22.7 kg) cardboard cases. The affected product contains 40 grain salt tablets with the ingredient list identifying only salt. The recall is limited to material code 100045900 and batch numbers 10215ADBAA and 10915ADBAA.
The recall was initiated because an equipment malfunction resulted in the inclusion of very small metallic fragments and particulate matter in some lots of the salt tablets. The affected product was distributed to one distributor and two customers, all located in Washington state.
Consumers who have purchased these specific salt tablets should stop using them and contact Cargill Salt for further instructions or a refund. The product is not intended for direct consumer retail but for industrial or food service use, so affected businesses should check their inventory for the specific batch numbers listed.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cargill Sea Salt Tablets; Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) cardboard case. 40 grain salt tablets; Ingredients: Salt Cargill Incorporated Minneapolis, MN 55440
- Manufacturer
- Cargill Salt
- Category
- Food — Seasonings / Salt
- Affected units
- 800
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- material code 100045900
- Batch numbers: 10215ADBAA
- 10915ADBAA.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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