The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0845-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

US Gypsum Recalls Food Grade Calcium Sulfate Due to Salmonella Risk

US Gypsum is recalling 660 bags of Terra Alba Food and Pharmaceutical Grade Hydrous Calcium Sulfate due to the potential for Salmonella inclusion.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

US Gypsum is recalling 660 bags (33,000 lbs) of Terra Alba Food and Pharmaceutical Grade Hydrous Calcium Sulfate packaged in 50lb paper bags with an inner plastic liner. The recall is issued because of the potential for the inclusion of Salmonella in the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot number 092118S and Oracle Item # 36948. The product was distributed in New York and Iowa.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact US Gypsum for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Terra Alba Food and Pharmaceutical Grade Hydrous Calcium Sulfate packaged in 50lb paper bags with inner plastic liner.
Manufacturer
US Gypsum

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 (2)

  • Lot number 092118S
  • oracle Item # 36948

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: