Phildesco Desiccated Coconut Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Phildesco Inc. is recalling desiccated coconut due to potential Salmonella contamination found in third-party testing.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Phildesco Inc. is recalling 1,000 bags of 25-pound desiccated coconut, totaling 25,000 pounds. The product is distributed by Phildesco Inc. in Somerset, New Jersey. The specific lot number is 14-333.
The recall was initiated because third-party laboratory testing indicated that the desiccated coconut may be contaminated with Salmonella. The source text does not specify the geographic distribution of the product beyond the distributor's location, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of desiccated coconut should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Desiccated Coconut Distributed by: Phildesco , Inc. Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA
- Manufacturer
- Phildesco Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit / Nuts
- 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 14-333
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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