The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-3261-2015·Announced 2015-10-07

Monarch Granulated Sugar Recalled for Foreign Matter Detection

Savannah-Imperial LP is recalling Monarch Granulated Sugar due to the detection of blue fiber in the product.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a cosmetic/foreign matter issue (blue fiber) with no reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery is recalling Monarch Granulated Sugar in 25 lb and 50 lb packages. The recall was initiated because foreign matter, specifically blue fiber, was detected in the product.

The affected product is distributed by US Foods, Inc., located in Rosemont, IL. The specific items involved are Item 124208W, 124207W, and 124207C, all bearing the Lot Code Date S237F. The product was distributed in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific item numbers and lot code date listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Monarch, Granulated Sugar, Net Wt. 25 lbs and 50 lbs (22.88 kg), Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL.

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 (3)

  • Item 124208W
  • 124207W and 124207C
  • Lot Code Date: S237F.

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Savannah-Imperial LP- Savannah Sugar Refinery 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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