The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1835-2016·Announced 2016-08-03

Kwik Trip Ice Nuggets Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination

Kwik Trip is recalling Ice Nuggets because a broken plastic fan contaminated the product with plastic pieces.

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, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the physical hazard of plastic contamination.

Plain-English summary

Kwik Trip, Inc. is recalling Ice Nuggets, 10 lb plastic bags, with UPC 3977919140. The recall affects approximately 115,339.3 bags distributed in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. All lots with dates prior to 01/11/16 are included in this recall.

The recall was initiated because a plastic fan broke, leading to pieces of plastic contaminating the ice. This is an FDA Class II recall.

Consumers should stop using the affected ice and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Ice Nuggets, 10 lb plastic bag, UPC 3977919140.
Manufacturer
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Category
Food — Ice

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)

  • All lots with dates prior to 01/11/16.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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