The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1521-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Lactic Acid Products Due to Metal Fragment Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling lactic acid products contaminated with metal fragments. The affected items were distributed in 15 US states, Canada, and Chile.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a voluntary precautionary recall for metal fragment contamination without reporting any specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has voluntarily recalled its lactic acid containing products because they are contaminated with metal fragments. The specific product identified is KERRY, KF # 11605R, which contains milk, with a net weight of 50 Lb (22.68Kg). The recall involves 80.000 BG of product.

The affected products were 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 source text does not specify the exact dates of distribution or the specific retail locations where the products were sold.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard safety practices for contaminated food products apply. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, KF # 11605R, CONTAINS MILK, Item #B18648.02 , Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods

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)

  • 0502224105

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 →