The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1864-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

Van Amerongen Recalls Klassic Desiccated Coconut for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Van Amerongen & Son, Inc. is recalling 226 bags of Klassic desiccated coconut due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in New York.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Van Amerongen & Son, Inc. is recalling 226 bags of Klassic COCONUT DESSICATED COCONUT, 25 LBS. NET, ORGANIC MEDIUM BMO25, PRODUCT OF PHILIPPINES. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The affected product is identified by lot number 16-342.

The recalled product was distributed in New York through two customers. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Klassic COCONUT DESSICATED COCONUT, 25 LBS. NET, ORGANIC MEDIUM BMO25, PRODUCT OF PHILIPPINES
Manufacturer
Van Amerongen & Son, Inc.
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 (1)

  • lot # 16-342

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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