The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1895-2013·Announced 2013-09-25

American Yeast Recalls Bulk Liquid Yeast Cream Due to Salmonella Contamination

American Yeast Corporation is recalling bulk liquid yeast cream distributed to Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York because it is contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

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 Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, and is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without explicitly reported illness in the source text warrant a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

American Yeast Corporation is recalling 44,553 gallons of bulk liquid yeast cream. The product is distributed in tanker truck quantities and must be kept refrigerated between 33F and 45F. The recall involves specific bulk production lots, including 189A13842B, 189A79022B, and 188A79021B.

The recall is being issued because the bulk liquid yeast is contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed to facilities in Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for the specific production lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lots, it should not be used or consumed. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Liquid Yeast Cream, Bulk, in tanker truck quantities, refrigerated 33F-45F

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: