The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0602-2018·Announced 2018-01-31

Aveka Nutra Processing Recalls Deactivated Dry Yeast Due to Metal Contamination

Aveka Nutra Processing is recalling specific lots of SAF PRO RELAX +YF deactivated dry yeast because the product may contain pieces of metal.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Aveka Nutra Processing is recalling 3,128 50-pound bags of SAF PRO RELAX +YF, Deactivated Dry Yeast, Product Code 73050. The product was manufactured for Lesaffre Yeast Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with pieces of metal.

The affected product includes specific lots with expiration dates ranging from November 8, 2018, to November 13, 2018, as well as lot T111317B. The recall number is F-0602-2018. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The product was distributed to a customer in Iowa. Consumers who have this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
SAF PRO RELAX +YF, Deactivated Dry Yeast, Product Code 73050, Net Wt. 50 LBS. (22.7 KG), manufactured for Lesaffre Yeast Company, Milwaukee, WI.

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 (14)

  • Lot#: T110817A
  • expiration date: 11/8/18
  • T110917A
  • expiration date: 11/9/18
  • T111017A
  • expiration date: 11/10/18
  • T111117A
  • expiration date: 11/11/18
  • T111217A
  • expiration date: 11/12/18
  • T111317A
  • expiration date: 11/13/18
  • (Bag# 1-76)
  • and T111317B

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: