Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds Recalled for Metal Contamination
Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc is recalling Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds due to a metal bar found in the product. The metal bar had a jagged edge and loose flakes.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal bar with jagged edge) that poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc is voluntarily recalling 10 five-pound bags of Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds, Lot# 19302. The product is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a white label and has no UPC code. The recall was initiated after a seven-inch by three-quarter-inch metal bar was discovered in a 25-pound bag of organic chia seeds while the product was being repacked into 5-pound bags.
The metal bar had a jagged edge, and a metal flake was found loosely attached to it. The source text notes a possibility that additional metal flakes may be present in the product, which would not be easily seen by consumers. The affected product was distributed in California and Oregon.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds, SD120-5#, packaged in a clear plastic bag with a while label, net wt. 5 lbs. No UPC code.
- Manufacturer
- Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc
- Category
- Food — Seeds / Nuts
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 (1)
- Lot# 19302
Distribution
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