The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0731-2025·Announced 2025-04-30

Gold Garlic Powder Irradiated Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination

Pacific Meridian Group, LLC is recalling Gold Garlic Powder Irradiated due to potential contamination with foreign objects (metal). The recalled product was distributed in CA, IL, and TX.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard (metal contamination) is stated as potential rather than confirmed, and the source text does not indicate any actual harm has occurred. This fits the Moderate category for precautionary recalls with low-probability contamination.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Meridian Group, LLC is recalling Gold Garlic Powder Irradiated (50-lb packages, product of China) due to potential contamination with foreign objects (metal). The recall affects approximately 175,000 lbs of product.

The affected lots are: LN11842024211IR (expires 7/29/2026), LN11842024212IR (expires 7/30/2026), LN11842024248IR (expires 9/4/2026), and LN11842024249IR (expires 9/5/2026). The product was distributed to customers in California, Illinois, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it. Anyone with questions about the recall should contact the recalling firm, Pacific Meridian Group, LLC, or consult the FDA's website for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
GOLD GARLIC POWDER IRRADIATED; NET WT. 50 LBS; PRODUCT OF CHINA
Manufacturer
Pacific Meridian Group, LLC
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • foreign-object

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 (9)

  • Lot
  • Expiration: LN11842024211IR
  • 7/29/2026
  • LN11842024212IR
  • 7/30/2026
  • LN11842024248IR
  • 9/4/2026
  • LN11842024249IR
  • 9/5/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • TX