The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0401-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Kerry Foods Recalls Sprinkle King Green Sanding Sugar Due to Metal Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Sprinkle King Green Sanding Sugar in various sizes due to potential metal contamination. The recall covers 176,596 lbs distributed across 18 U.S. 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, which typically involves a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. Metal contamination in food is a significant hazard that can cause injury, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Sprinkle King Green Sanding Sugar because of the potential presence of metal. The recall includes 320 lb, 32 lb, and 40 lb packages with specific UPC codes and lot numbers (Q35111.G32, QGRN413.L32, and QGRN433.440). The total quantity involved is 176,596 lbs.

The affected products were 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 by the firm on September 3, 2015, and was classified as Class II by the FDA.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantries for the listed UPCs and lot numbers. If found, they should stop using the product and contact Kerry Foods for a refund or further instructions. The recall status is currently terminated.

The recalled product

Product
Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, Q35111.G32,, UPC: 10766818350023, NET WT: 320 lb (144.3 kg). Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, QGRN413.L32, UPC: 10766818311109/ 00766818311102, , NET WT: 32 lb (14.51kg). Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, QGRN433.440, UPC:
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)

  • 0811585501 0821579911 0819580102

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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