The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1395-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

Houdini Metal Baskets Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Houdini Inc. is recalling 4,192 metal baskets with leather handles due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Houdini Inc. is recalling 4,192 units of the Metal Basket with Leather Handles (SKU #54506-6) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers products with lot numbers LC446548, LC446549, and LC446550.

The affected baskets were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers should stop using the recalled baskets immediately. The source text does not specify further instructions for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Basket with Leather Handles SKU #54506-6
Manufacturer
Houdini Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware
Hazard
Affected units
4,192

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 (3)

  • Lot #LC446548
  • LC446549
  • LC446550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 31 recalled by Houdini Inc. 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 31 products in this recall →

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