The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1506-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Au Gratin Seasoning Due to Metal Fragment Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Au Gratin Seasoning because it is contaminated with metal fragments. The product was distributed in 15 US states, Canada, and Chile.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of metal fragments in food presents a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has voluntarily recalled its Au Gratin Seasoning (Item # 722912.465, Net Wt 50 Lb) because the product is contaminated with metal fragments. The recalled product is a lactic acid-containing seasoning that contains milk and wheat.

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. The specific code for the recalled item is 0502206603.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for further instructions or a refund. The recall is voluntary and initiated by the manufacturer to address the safety hazard posed by the metal fragments.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, AU GRATIN SEAS 722912, CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT, Item # 722912.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Seasonings
Hazard
Affected units
200

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)

  • 0502206603

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.

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