The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1592-2017·Announced 2017-03-22

National Sugar Marketing Recalls Granulated Sugar Due to Foreign Material

National Sugar Marketing LLC is recalling granulated sugar because foreign rubber material was detected in the product.

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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is foreign material (rubber) without reported illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

National Sugar Marketing LLC is voluntarily recalling NSM Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.7 kg), in a poly liner. The recall was initiated because foreign material, specifically rubber, was detected in the product.

The affected product consists of 84/2200 lb. supersacks and 681/50 lb. bags. The specific lot code for the recalled product is 17009A. The distribution pattern is listed as GA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot code and product description. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
NSM, Extra Fine Granulated Sugar, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.7 kg), in a poly liner.
Manufacturer
National Sugar Marketing LLC
Category
Food — Sugar / Sweeteners
Hazard

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)

  • Lot code 17009A

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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