The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1161-2017·Announced 2017-01-11

Tipiak Pearled Couscous Recalled for Potential Foreign Metal Fragments

Tipiak Inc is recalling specific lots of Pearled Couscous due to the potential presence of foreign metal fragments.

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 risk-of-harm product (foreign metal fragments) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tipiak Inc is voluntarily recalling 27 cases of Tipiak Pearled Couscous Easy Cooking 12.3 Oz (350g). The recall is being conducted because the product may contain foreign metal fragments.

The affected product is identified by Lot number 1C62874964 and a best before date of 01/01/2018. The product was distributed in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, and New York.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Tipiak Pearled Couscous Easy cooking 12.3 Oz (350g) Item Number: 10020450803 Product of France
Manufacturer
TIPIAK Inc

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 number: 1C62874964 Best before date 01/01/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: