Ingredion Recalls Cornstarch Due to Potential Metal Fragments
Ingredion Incorporated is recalling food-grade cornstarch because it may contain metal fragments up to 50 mm in length.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ingredion Incorporated is recalling food-grade cornstarch packaged in 50 lb. bags with white and green labels containing black lettering. The recall is issued because the product may contain metal fragments greater than 1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length.
The recalled product was shipped to two U.S. firms, Cereal Ingredients Inc. and Rohtstein Corp, as well as to foreign firms. The total quantity involved is 1,402,243 lbs. of product. Specific batch numbers associated with the recall include 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, and 2606013101.
Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for the specific batch numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be held for return or disposal in accordance with the recalling firm's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.
- Manufacturer
- Ingredion Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Food Ingredients
- 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 (7)
- batch numbers: 2605354100
- 2605361100
- 2605361101
- 2605362101
- 260535365102
- 2606012101
- 2606013101.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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