The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0437-2016·Announced 2016-01-06

Amcane Sugar Recalls Bulk Refined Sugar Due to Foreign Material

Amcane Sugar LLC is recalling 526,000 lbs of bulk refined sugar because it contains small pieces of brass.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is foreign material (brass) without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Amcane Sugar LLC is recalling 526,000 lbs of bulk refined sugar. The product is packaged in 50lb paper bags, 2000 and 2200 poly super totes, and is identified as CON AA.

The recall was initiated because the product contains foreign material, specifically small pieces of brass less than 7mm. The affected lots were manufactured in Pans 6510 and 6511. Specific customer lot numbers are identified in individual recall notices.

The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in individual recall notices and stop using the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk refined sugar. CON AA in 50lb paper bags, 2000 and 2200 poly super totes
Manufacturer
Amcane Sugar Llc
Category
Food — Sugar
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 (15)

  • 6394-5227
  • 6518-5227
  • 6260-5233
  • 6394-5233
  • 6515-5210
  • 6544-5225
  • 6547-5230
  • 6570-5233
  • 6511-5209
  • 6513-5210
  • 6509-5204
  • 6509-5209
  • 6515-5213
  • 6524-5222
  • 6518-5224.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Amcane Sugar Llc 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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