The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1919-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

Kowalski's Markets Protein Powerhouse Recalled for Metal Contamination

J & J Distributing Company is recalling Kowalski's Markets Protein Powerhouse because shred carrots used as an ingredient were contaminated with metal pieces.

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 a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination in food) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

J & J Distributing Company is recalling Kowalski's Markets, Protein Powerhouse, 8 oz in plastic container, UPC 6-10014-14692-4. The recall is due to a small amount of shred carrots used as an ingredient being contaminated with metal pieces.

The affected product was distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The specific code for the recalled items is Best By: 03/21 (March 21st). The quantity involved is 1 case.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kowalski's Markets, Protein Powerhouse, UPC 6-10014-14692-4, 8 oz in plastic container.
Manufacturer
J & J Distributing Company
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • Best By: 03/21 (March 21st)

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by J & J Distributing Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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