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.
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 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
- Hazard
Distribution
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