The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1082-2022·Announced 2022-06-01

Tereos Wheat Gluten Recalled Due to 2-Chloroethanol Traces

Able Sales Company is recalling Tereos Wheat Gluten containing traces of 2-chloroethanol. The affected product was distributed in Puerto Rico.

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: FDA Class III classification indicates a lower-risk recall. The contamination consists of chemical traces with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the profile of low-risk contamination consistent with a Moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Able Sales Company, Inc. is recalling Tereos Wheat Gluten in 50-pound bags due to the presence of traces of 2-chloroethanol. The product was produced in France and distributed in Puerto Rico.

The recalled product can be identified by one of the following batch numbers: F2I252411, F2I252431, F2I252441, F2I252451, F2J112411, F2J183404, F2J193401, F2J197404, F2J249413, and F2J256401. A total of approximately 8,000 bags were distributed.

Consumers with the affected product should contact Able Sales Company, Inc. for further information or instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Tereos Wheat Gluten, Net Weight 50 lbs, Distributed by Meelunie, Produced in France
Manufacturer
Able Sales Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Baking Ingredients
Hazard
  • chemical-contamination
  • 2-chloroethanol

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • PR

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