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Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
Recall #F-0249-2022 · Initiated 2021-10-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Puratos Corporation is recalling TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend (a chocolate powder product used in food manufacturing) because it may contain small pieces of metal. About 120,000 pounds of this product were distributed across multiple U.S. states and two Caribbean countries.
Who is at risk
This product is a commercial ingredient used by food manufacturers and bakeries, so consumers are primarily at risk if they purchased finished food products made with this contaminated ingredient rather than the powder itself.
What to do
If you are a food business that received this product, stop using it and contact Puratos Corporation. Consumers who may have purchased finished products made with this ingredient should watch for any signs of metal fragments and contact the manufacturer or retailer with concerns.
Product
TK019 2017 Choc Cup Powder Blend Bag 50#. Item number 4005543
Reason for recall
Product may be contaminated with foreign material (metal)
Quantity affected
119,900 lbs
Distribution
Distributed to domestic customers in CA, NJ, IN, PA, TN, NY, NC, TX, FL, DE, LA, and LA. Distributed to foreign customers in Dominican Republic and Trinidad.
Lot / code info
Batch Numbers 0010636571 and 0010636577
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2023-08-28
Recalling firm
Puratos Corporation (HQ and Innovation Center)
1660 Suckle Hwy
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.