The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0895-2024·Announced 2024-02-28

FDA Recalls Bulk Milling Product for Potential Foreign Material

Mennel Milling Company is recalling its milling product (2-15969-0000) due to potential contamination with metal, wood, gasket material, and sifter balls. The product was distributed across Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves potential foreign material contamination (metal, wood, gasket material, and sifter balls) in a bulk food ingredient. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The product represents a risk-of-harm scenario where injury has not yet been reported, matching the High severity criterion per the FDA rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mennel Milling Company is recalling approximately 2.6 million pounds of bulk milling product (Product Code 2-15969-0000) delivered in 50,000-pound trailers. The recall covers multiple lot codes ranging from 24024-36 through 24029-28.

The product is being recalled due to potential contamination with foreign materials including metal, wood, gasket material, and sifter balls. These contaminants could cause injury or harm if present in food or animal feed products manufactured using this ingredient.

The affected product was distributed to customers in Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Customers who have received this product should stop using the affected lots immediately and contact Mennel Milling Company. Food manufacturers and animal feed producers who may have used this ingredient should also verify they have not received the recalled lots and take appropriate action if they have.

The recalled product

Product
2-15969-0000 delivered as bulk product in approximately 50,000 lbs trailers
Manufacturer
Mennel Milling Company
Hazard
  • metal
  • wood
  • gasket-material
  • sifter-balls

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 (20)

  • Lot Codes: 24024-36
  • 24024-43
  • 24024-46
  • 24024-51
  • 24024-55
  • 24025-04
  • 24025-07
  • 24025-11
  • 24025-14
  • 24025-17
  • 24025-23
  • 24025-33
  • 24025-35
  • 24025-37
  • 24025-40
  • 24025-45
  • 24025-46
  • 24026-05
  • 24026-10
  • 24026-12

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • KY
  • MI
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA