The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1487-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Parmesan Asiago Seasoning Due to Metal Fragments

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Parmesan Asiago Type Seasoning because the product is contaminated with metal fragments.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves physical contamination with metal fragments, which poses a significant risk of injury (choking, dental damage, or internal injury), meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its Parmesan Asiago Type Seasoning, Item # 718622.465. The product is sold in 50 lb (22.68 Kg) bags and contains milk.

The recall was issued because the lactic acid-containing products are contaminated with metal fragments. The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, as well as in Canada and Chile.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and check their inventory for the specific item number and net weight listed above.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, PARMESAN ASIAGO TYPE SEASONING, CONTAINS MILK, Item # 718622.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Affected units
41

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 (1)

  • 0509257903

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 62 recalled by Kerry Foods 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 62 products in this recall →