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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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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