Ozark Country Sorghum Recalled Due to High Nitrate Levels and Illness Reports
Ozark Country Kitchen is recalling sorghum jars due to high nitrate levels. Public health officials are investigating two cases of methemoglobinemia linked to the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 involves reported cases of methemoglobinemia, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving hospitalization or significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Ozark Country Kitchen is recalling Sorghum, manufactured by Ozark Country Sorghum in Dunnegan, Missouri. The product is packaged in glass jars with a net weight of 2 lb. 14 OZ. The recall was initiated because the product contains a high level of nitrates.
Public health officials in Iowa are currently investigating two cases of methemoglobinemia that are possibly associated with the consumption of this product. The sorghum was distributed to stores and distributors in Missouri.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sorghum, Mfg. by Ozark Country Sorghum, Dunnegan, MO 65640, Net Wt. 2 lb. 14 OZ. packaged in glass jars
- Manufacturer
- Ozark Country Kitchen
- Category
- Food — Syrups / Sweeteners
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)
- No codes
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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