Prayon Recalls Food Grade Phosphoric Acid Due to Cumene Contamination
Prayon Inc. is recalling specific batches of food grade phosphoric acid due to potential contamination with trace levels of cumene.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote possibility of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves trace levels of a chemical contaminant without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Prayon Inc. is recalling 844,999 lbs of Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name PRAYPHOS PPA 75% FG and PRAYPHOS PPA 85% FG). The recall is being conducted because of potential contamination with trace levels of 1-methylethyl benze, more commonly known as cumene.
The affected product was distributed to food grade customers in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Specific batch numbers for the 75% and 85% concentrations are listed in the recall documentation.
Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for the specific batch numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the point of purchase or disposed of according to local regulations.
The recalled product
- Product
- Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name PRAYPHOS PPA 75% FG and PRAYPHOS PPA 85% FG)
- Manufacturer
- Prayon Inc.
- Category
- Food — Food Ingredients
- 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 (20)
- BATCH - 75% -A054519
- A054520
- A054533
- A054570
- A054601
- A054602
- A054603
- A054620
- A054634
- A054635
- A054637
- A054643
- A054647
- A054649
- A054663
- A054665
- A054664
- A054690
- A054691 - 85% A054521
- & A054636
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