The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1185-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

FONA International Recalls Vanilla Type Flavor Due to Salmonella Risk

FONA International is recalling 1,200 pounds of Vanilla Type Flavor due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Texas, and Canada.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Possible contamination of product with Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

FONA International, Inc. is recalling 1,200 pounds of Vanilla Type Flavor, Nat & Art, due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The product is sold in 22.68 kg units and was distributed to customers in Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Texas, and Ontario, Canada.

The recall involves specific lots identified by the codes H232292, H250103, H216039, H273051, H230038, and H313064. The product code is 926.0357u. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the affected lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Vanilla Type Flavor, Nat & Art, NET WEIGHT: 22.68 KGS, FONA International, Inc., 1900 Averill road, Geneva, IL 60134
Manufacturer
FONA Int'l

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 (6)

  • Product Code: 926.0357u Lot: H232292
  • H250103
  • H216039
  • H273051
  • H230038
  • H313064

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by FONA Int'l under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →

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