Swanson Himalayan Crystal Salt Recalled for Metal Wire Contamination
Swanson Health Products is recalling Himalayan Crystal Salt because it may contain metal wire pieces. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada and Switzerland.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal wire) that poses a significant risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Swanson Health Products, Inc. is recalling 953 bottles of Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, Net Wt. 35.27 oz. (2.2 lbs) (1,000 grams). The product is identified by Lot 180803011 and is a product of Pakistan. The recall is being conducted because the salt may contain metal wire pieces.
The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada and Switzerland. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Himalayan Crystal Salt should stop using it and contact Swanson Health Products for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, Net Wt. 35.27 oz. (2.2 lbs) (1,000 grams). Product of Pakistan. Distributed by Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND 58104.
- Manufacturer
- Swanson Health Products, Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices / Seasonings
- Affected units
- 953
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 180803011
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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