Giusto's Wheat Germ Recalled Due to Metal Fragment Contamination
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC is recalling 25 lb bags of raw wheat germ because the product is contaminated with metal fragments.
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 3/5 (High).
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.
Plain-English summary
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC is recalling 25 lb paper bags of Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw (Item number 154205). The recall involves approximately 7,544 pounds of product. The affected lot numbers are 10682 and 11142.
The firm was notified by its supplier that the wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments. These fragments are approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range from 3 to 15mm in length.
The product was distributed in California, Hawaii, and Washington. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the company for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw, Net Wt. 25 lb, (11.34 Kg) paper bag; Item number: 154205 Giusto's 344 Littlefield Ave. South Francisco, CA 94080
- Manufacturer
- Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Baking Ingredients
- 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 (2)
- Lot numbers 10682
- 11142
Distribution
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