Ethiopian kolo grain product recalled for filth contamination and improper labeling
Elsa kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez is recalled for mold, hair, bird feathers, yarn, and improper English labeling. The product was not properly labeled for US import.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: This FDA Class II recall involves actual filth contamination including mold and multiple foreign materials. The contamination is confirmed rather than theoretical and constitutes a risk-of-harm product meeting the High severity standard.
Plain-English summary
Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC is recalling Elsa kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez, a grain product distributed in Minnesota, due to contamination and improper labeling.
The recalled product was found to contain filth including mold, hair, bird feathers, and yarn. The product was not properly labeled in English, which violates requirements for US import.
Consumers should not consume this product. It should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers who have experienced symptoms after consuming this product should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Elsa kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez
- Manufacturer
- Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC.
- Category
- Food — Grains / Cereals
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)
- No Code on product.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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