Kerry Upgrade Bio WS Recalled Due to Bacillus cereus Contamination
Kerry, Inc. is recalling 478 bags of Kerry Upgrade Bio WS because the product was identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Bacillus cereus) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Kerry, Inc. is recalling 478 50-pound bags of Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Item 5R01451, Lot 1117671101. The recall was initiated because the product has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Minnesota. The source text does not specify the exact number of units sold to consumers or the specific retail locations where the product was available.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Kerry, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.
- Manufacturer
- Kerry, Inc
- Category
- Food — Food Ingredient
- Hazard
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: 1117671101
Distribution
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