The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0240-2020·Announced 2019-12-18

Cain Food Industries Recalls Ascorbo 160-2 Powder for Salmonella Risk

Cain Food Industries is recalling Ascorbo 160-2 Powder due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in seven states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall typically indicates a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences, aligning with the Critical criteria for severe hazards.

Plain-English summary

Cain Food Industries, Inc. is recalling Ascorbo 160-2 Powder packaged in 50 lb. multi-wall paper bags with polyethylene liners. The recall is issued because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by lot number 065-19-0008. Distribution records indicate the product was shipped to Michigan, Illinois, New York, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and North Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. No specific illness counts or dates are provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Ascorbo 160-2 Powder packaged in 50 lb. Multi-wall paper bag with polyethylene liner

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 065-19-0008

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Cain Food Industries, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 9 products in this recall →