The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1536-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Hot Buffalo Wings Pretzel Seasoning Due to Metal Fragments

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Hot Buffalo Wings Pretzel Seasoning because it is contaminated with 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 in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its Hot Buffalo Wings Pretzel Seasoning, Item # B16413.01, Net Wt 44.5 Lb (20.18 kg). The recall is being conducted because the product is contaminated with metal fragments.

The affected product is a lactic acid-containing seasoning. The recall covers 1309 BG units. Distribution was reported in the United States (AZ, CA, MN, NV, NC, OR, IL, IN, MO, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI) and in Canada and Chile. Specific lot codes associated with the recall include 0424223803, 0424223804, 0502223801, and 0502223802.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific item number and lot codes listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, HOT BUFFALO WINGS PRETZEL SEAS 173211, Item # B16413.01, Net Wt 44.5 Lb (20.18 kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Seasoning
Hazard
Affected units
1,309

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)

  • 0424223803 0424223804 0502223801 0502223802

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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