The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0794-2020·Announced 2020-03-11

Grain Processing Recalls Corn Starch Due to Metal Slivers

Grain Processing Corporation is recalling 3,790 bags of Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch because a customer reported the presence of metal slivers.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal slivers) that poses a risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Grain Processing Corporation is voluntarily recalling 3,790 bags of Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch packaged in 50 lb bags. The recall was initiated after a customer reported the presence of metal slivers in the corn starch ingredient. The metal slivers ranged in length between 1 mm and 30 mm.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 1B000239979. The product was distributed to customers in Kentucky, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, as well as internationally to Canada.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Grain Processing Corporation for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Pure Dent¿ B700 Food Corn Starch packaged in 50 lb bags
Affected units
3,790

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 #: 1B000239979

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: