The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0820-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

Morrison Milling Recalls White Corn Meal Products Due to Metal Fragments

Morrison Milling is recalling various white corn meal products because they may contain small metal fragments from a wire mesh sifter.

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: The agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential metal fragments, which is a physical contamination risk but lacks reported injuries or illnesses in the source text.

Plain-English summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. dba Morrison Milling is recalling multiple varieties of white corn meal products, including Morrison's Premium, Hill Country Fare, Great Value, and Pioneer brands. The recall involves 49,597 cases of the products, which were distributed nationwide throughout the US.

The recall was initiated because the products may contain small metal fragments originating from a wire mesh sifter used during the manufacturing process. All lots of the affected products are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Morrison's Premium White Corn Meal Enriched NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg); Morrison's Premium White Corn Meal Self-Rising Mix Enriched NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg); Hill Country Fare Enriched White Cornmeal NET WT. 32 OZ (2 LBS); Great Value Self-Rising White Corn Meal Mix Enriched NET WT 5 LB
Manufacturer
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Category
Food — Grains / Flours
Hazard
Affected units
49,597

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)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 81 recalled by C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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