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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0406-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Kerry Foods Recalls Pink Sanding Sugar Due to Metal Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Sprinkle King Pink Sanding Sugar because it may contain metal. The product was distributed to 19 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for significant injury (metal contamination) are rated as Severe (4), as they are not Class I but involve a hazard that can cause serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Sprinkle King, Pink Sanding Sugar, 32 lb bags (UPC: 766818312000/10766818312007). The recall was initiated on September 3, 2015, because the product may contain metal. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, which indicates a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recall covers a total of 176,596 lbs of the product. Distribution was limited to the United States, specifically to 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 how to return it or dispose of it safely. The recall number is F-0406-2016.

The recalled product

Product
Sprinkle King, Pink Sanding Sugar,QPIN413.L32, UPC:766818312000/ 10766818312007, NET WT: 32 lb (14.51 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)

  • 0805579903

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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