The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0741-2013·Announced 2012-12-12

Omya Recalls Food Grade Ground Limestone Due to Salmonella Risk

Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of food grade ground limestone processed in Arizona due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products, also known as calcium carbonate. The affected products were processed at the company's plant in Superior, Arizona. The recall is being conducted because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

The recalled products include Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ, Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ, and Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ in various container sizes, including 50 lb. bags and bulk bags. The total quantity involved is 922,250 lbs. The products were distributed nationwide in the US, specifically in Texas, Minnesota, California, Louisiana, Illinois, and Arizona, as well as to Mexico.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact Omya Inc. for further instructions. The specific lot numbers involved are Z227510511, Z227500511, Z227510409, Z230310409, Z228400712, and Z228200712.

The recalled product

Product
Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product Container Size Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ 50 lb. bags 2500 lb. bulk bags
Manufacturer
Omya Inc

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 6 states specifically: