The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0831-2020·Announced 2020-03-18

Maryland Packaging Recalls Pure Cane Sugar Due to Metal Wire

Maryland Packaging, LTD. is recalling 4,056 bags of Pure Cane Granulated Sugar in Pennsylvania and Maryland because the product may contain a metal wire.

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 foreign object (metal wire) that poses a risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maryland Packaging, LTD. is recalling 4,056 bags of Pure Cane Granulated Sugar, packaged in single 10 lb. paper bags. The recall involves 156 paper bags on 2 1/2 CHEP pallets with code numbers M0071A7 and M0071B7. The product was distributed to Pennsylvania and Maryland.

The recall was initiated because the product may contain a foreign object, specifically a metal wire. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific code numbers and stop using the sugar if it matches the description. They should contact Maryland Packaging, LTD. for further instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Pure Cane Granulated Sugar, Single 10 lb. package, 156 paper bags on 2 1/2 CHEP pallets
Affected units
4,056

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)

  • M0071A7 and M0071B7

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: