LAXMI Corn Flour Recalled Due to High Aflatoxin Levels
House of Spices (India) Inc. is recalling LAXMI Corn Flour because it contains high levels of aflatoxin.
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 the presence of high levels of aflatoxin, a known carcinogen, meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
House of Spices (India) Inc. is recalling LAXMI Corn Flour, Fine Net Wt./Poids Net. 2LB (907g). The recall is being conducted because the product contains high levels of aflatoxin.
The affected product is identified by LOT NO. 1117 and has a Best Before End date of PAR/FEB 2019. The recall involves 30 cartons, which contain 20 packages of 2 lbs. each. The product was distributed to 24 domestic consignees.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- LAXMI Corn Flour Fine Net Wt./Poids Net. 2LB (907g) Distributed by: House of Spices (India) Inc.
- Manufacturer
- House Of Spices Orlando
- Category
- Food — Grains and Flours
- 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 NO. 1117 Best Before End: PAR/FEB 2019
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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