Heartland Milled Flax Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Heartland Products is recalling 43,950 lbs of Milled Flax due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in six US states and Canada.
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: "Heartland Products Inc., has initiated a recall due to potential contamination with Salmonella involving Milled Flax."
Plain-English summary
Heartland Products, Inc. has initiated a recall of Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic, Net WT 50 lbs. The product is packaged in 50 lb Food Grade Plastic bags. The recall involves a total of 43,950 lbs of the product.
The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The specific lot number is 2T330-040515-101. The product was distributed in the United States to North Dakota, Washington, California, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Illinois, as well as in Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product description. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic, Net WT 50 lbs. Product packaged in 50 lb Food Grade Plastic bags.
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Products, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Grains / Flax
- 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 2T330-040515-101
Distribution
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