The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1533-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Broccoli and Cheese Seasoning Due to Metal Fragments

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling broccoli and cheese seasoning products contaminated with metal fragments. The affected items were distributed in 15 US states and two countries.

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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its lactic acid-containing products, specifically the 'KERRY, PL BROC & CHEESE SEAS 8893' item. The recall is being conducted because the products are contaminated with metal fragments.

The affected product is identified as Item # I8893.465, with a net weight of 50 Lb (22.68Kg). The recall involves 204 bags of the product. The items contain milk and wheat.

The 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 check their pantries for this specific item and stop using it if found.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, PL BROC & CHEESE SEAS 8893 , CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT, Item # I8893.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Seasoning
Hazard
Affected units
204

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)

  • 0419258001

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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