The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0499-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

Milled Golden Flax Recalled for Plastic Foreign Object Contamination

Scoular Grain Co is recalling Milled Golden Flax MGDF in 50 lb bags due to plastic foreign object contamination. Affected lot numbers REG23261 and REG23268 were distributed to Texas and Canada.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The plastic contamination represents a risk-of-harm scenario (potential choking or injury), meeting the criteria for High severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Scoular Grain Co is recalling Milled Golden Flax MGDF in 50 lb bags because the product contains plastic foreign objects. The recall affects lot numbers REG23261 and REG23268, with approximately 10,000 lbs of product involved.

The contaminated product was distributed to Texas and Canada. Consumers in these areas who purchased the affected lot numbers should be aware of the potential hazard.

Consumers who have the affected product should not consume it. If you have purchased Milled Golden Flax MGDF with lot number REG23261 or REG23268, do not use the product. Return it to your place of purchase or dispose of it appropriately. The plastic contamination poses a potential choking hazard and risk of internal injury if the product is consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Milled Golden Flax MGDF, 50 lb bag
Manufacturer
Scoular Grain Co
Category
Food — Grains / Seeds
Hazard
  • foreign-object
  • choking-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)

  • Lot numbers: REG23261 and REG23268

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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