The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0403-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Kerry Foods Recalls Blue Sanding Sugar Due to Metal Contamination

Kerry Foods is recalling Sprinkle King Blue Sanding Sugar because it may contain metal. The voluntary recall affects 176,596 units distributed across 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.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has voluntarily recalled Sprinkle King Blue Sanding Sugar, 32 lb bags, because the product may contain metal. The recall was initiated on September 3, 2015, and was classified as Class II by the FDA. The specific product code is QBLU413.L32, with inner UPC 00766818310303 and outer UPC 10766818310300.

A total of 176,596 units were distributed in the United States. The affected states include 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 terminated on September 27, 2017.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for instructions on disposal or return. The recall was initiated by the firm and notified via email.

The recalled product

Product
Sprinkle King, Blue Sanding Sugar, QBLU413.L32, , UPC:Inner: 00766818310303 ; Outer: 10766818310300, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 kg).
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Baking Ingredients
Hazard
Affected units
176,596

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)

  • 0821579906

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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