Bob's Red Mill Guar Gum Recalled for Misidentified Ingredient
Bob's Red Mill is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.
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 the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a misidentified ingredient without reported illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum. The product is packaged in multilayered flexible film and is sold in 8-ounce packages. The recall is due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.
The affected product is identified by the following codes: US Item # 1598C088, lot 212463, Best By 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978005541, UPC 039978005540. Canadian cases are identified by Item # 1598C226G8CA, lot 213189, Best By 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978305542, UPC 039978005541. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot number. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Label reads in part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** PREMIUM GUAR GUM SUPERB GLUTEN FREE THICKENER & BINDER *** NET WT 8 OZ ***" Product is packaged in multilayered flexible film with multiple colors. Firm brand name is printed in red. Case contains 8/8 oz. packages. UPC 0 39978
- Manufacturer
- Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Baking Ingredients
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 443
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 (8)
- Cases for US - Item # 1598C088
- lot 212463
- Best By: 7/18/2018
- GTIN # 30039978005541
- UPC 039978005540. Cases for Canada - Item # 1598C226G8CA
- lot 213189
- GTIN # 30039978305542
- UPC 039978005541.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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