FDA Recalls Food Stabilizer and Emulsifier System Due to Salmonella Risk

Plain-English summary

Danisco USA Inc. is recalling Grindsted WCS 1265 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, sold in 22.68 kg (50 lb) bags, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The total quantity recalled is 3,674.16 kg.

The affected product was distributed to customers in the United States (including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin), as well as Canada and Mexico. The recall involves four lot numbers: 1204595215, 1204595216, 1204615969, and 1204615970.

Salmonella is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious illness. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious health risk. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.

Customers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Danisco USA Inc. for disposal guidance. Food manufacturers and distributors who received this product should remove it from use and verify the lot numbers against their inventory.

The recalled product

Product

Grindsted WCS 1265 Stabilizer and Emulsifier System, 22.68 kg / 50 lb bag

Manufacturer

Danisco USA Inc.

Category

Food — Food Ingredient / Additive

Hazard

• salmonella

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