The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0399-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Kerry Foods Recalls Lime Green Sanding Sugar Due to Metal Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Sprinkle King Lime Green Sanding Sugar because it may contain metal. The product was distributed to 18 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm risks.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Sprinkle King, Lime Green Sanding Sugar, 30611201.00N, UPC #30763089281012, NET WT: 150 lb (68.182 kg). The recall was initiated because the product may contain metal. The total quantity involved is 176,596 lbs. from all products.

The affected product was distributed in the United States to the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on September 3, 2015, and the firm notified customers via email.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for instructions on disposal or return. The recall was classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Sprinkle King, Lime Green Sanding Sugar, 30611201.00N, UPC #30763089281012, NET WT: 150 lb (68.182 kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Baking Ingredients
Hazard

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)

  • 0820585501

Distribution

Distributed in 19 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Kerry Foods 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.

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