The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0669-2021·Announced 2021-06-23

Tiger Nuts Flour recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Tiger Nuts is recalling Tiger Nuts Flour 2.2 lb boxes due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in Oregon, Missouri, Kansas, and nationwide through e-commerce.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product may be contaminated with Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

Tiger Nuts is recalling Tiger Nuts Flour sold in 2.2 lb (1 kilogram) boxes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The recalled product has a best-by date of 10/2021 and UPC code 700161410136. Approximately 440 lbs of product were distributed across Oregon, Missouri, Kansas, and to consumers nationwide via e-commerce sales.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about the recall should contact the recalling firm, Tiger Nuts.

The recalled product

Product
Tiger Nuts Flour - 2.2 lbs. (1 Kilo) boxes
Manufacturer
Tiger Nuts

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)

  • Best by 10/2021 UPC Code: 700161410136

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

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