The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1160-2019·Announced 2019-03-20

Earthworks Health Recalls Diatomaceous Earth Due to Metal Contamination

Earthworks Health is recalling specific packages of Diatomaceous Earth because the product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium.

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 the presence of elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium represents a significant health hazard that fits the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Earthworks Health is voluntarily recalling specific packages of Diatomaceous Earth. The affected products include Perma-Guard Fossil Shell Flour in 50 lb containers and 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth in 2.5 lb and 10 lb containers. The recall is being conducted because the product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium, which are potentially harmful metals.

The product was distributed directly to consumers nationwide. The 50 lb containers are identified by lot numbers 18289 and 18323. The 2.5 lb and 10 lb containers do not have specific lot codes listed in the recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Earthworks Health for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-caking agent, Food Chemical Codex Grade, Weight: 50 lb/22.6 kg, Bountiful, UT; 2) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net We
Manufacturer
Earthworks Health
Category
Food — Food Additives / Supplements
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)

  • 50 lb containers: lots 18289 & 18323 2.5 lbs and 10 lbs: No codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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