The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1671-2012·Announced 2012-07-04

Ballas Egg Prod Corp Recalls Pasteurized Liquid Whole Eggs

Ballas Egg Prod Corp is recalling pasteurized liquid whole eggs that tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed to Ohio and South Carolina.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Ballas Egg Prod Corp is recalling 55,784 pounds of pasteurized liquid whole eggs. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product consists of Lots #195-0 and #196-0. The total quantity recalled is 55,784 pounds, comprising 47,860 pounds and 7,924 pounds. The product was shipped to the states of Ohio and South Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If you have this product, you should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on how to return it or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Pasteurized liquid whole eggs

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)

  • Lots #195-0 and #196-0

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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