The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1858-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Naturex Recalls Dried Brewers Yeast Due to High Selenium Levels

Naturex Inc. is recalling specific lots of Dried Brewers Yeast because testing found unusually high levels of selenium. The product was distributed to two firms in New Jersey and South Carolina.

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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Naturex Inc. is recalling 4,500 kg of Dried Brewers Yeast (TG_YFS004) in 25 kg bags. The recall involves Lot #0215/007/A11 and Lot #C308/029/A11. The affected lots were tested and found to contain an unusually high level of selenium.

The product was distributed to one firm in New Jersey and one firm in South Carolina. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that there is a remote possibility that adverse health consequences may be caused by the use of or exposure to the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Brewers Yeast TG_YFS004 Naturex 375 Huyler Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606 USA Phone: 1 201 440 5000 Net Wt 25 kg
Manufacturer
Naturex Inc.
Category
Food — Food 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 (1)

  • Lot #0215/007/A11 Lot #C308/029/A11

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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