The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1473-2018·Announced 2018-05-23

Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed Recalled for Metal Fragments

Healthy Food Ingredients is recalling Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed due to the potential presence of metal fragments.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for potential physical injury without confirmed cases.

Plain-English summary

Healthy Food Ingredients is voluntarily recalling Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed in 16 oz and 32 oz sizes. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to contain metal fragments.

The recalled product is distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas. The specific lot affected is identified by the code APRIL 04 2019, Lot # 2T537M-030418-101. The total quantity involved is 8,182 lbs (4,543 units), which was distributed in California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g. UPC 78742-14161, and Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 LB) 907g, UPC 78742-14165 Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716
Manufacturer
HEALTHY FOOD INGREDIENTS
Category
Food — Spices / Seasonings
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 (2)

  • APRIL 04 2019
  • Lot # 2T537M-030418-101.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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