The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1411-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

Bridgewell Ivory Teff Flour Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Bridgewell Resources LLC is recalling Ivory Teff Flour due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in California and Washington.

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: "Ivory Teff Flour, Bulk 25 lb. bags, is recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

Bridgewell Resources LLC is recalling Ivory Teff Flour, bulk 25 lb bags, due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The product is a raw agricultural commodity and is not a ready-to-eat product; it must go through further processing, including heat, before eating.

The recalled product is labeled in parts "***IVORY TEFF FLOUR***Origin: South Africa***distributed by Bridgewell Food Products***Clackamas, OR***Net Weight: 25 lbs***". The specific code information is 205782-1026S, with an expiration date of April 11, 2017, and Plant Code B9911. A total of 134 25 lb bags were distributed in California and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ivory Teff Flour, bulk 25 lb bags. This product is a raw agricultural commodity and it is not a ready to eat product. It must go through further processing, including heat, before eating. Product is labeled in parts "***IVORY TEFF FLOUR***Origin: South Africa***distributed…

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 (2)

  • 205782-1026S. Expiration Date April 11
  • 2017 Plant Code: B9911

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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