Class I
Omya Inc
Recall #F-0741-2013 · Initiated 2012-11-06
Product
Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product Container Size Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ 50 lb. bags 2500 lb. bulk bags 2000 lb. bulk bags Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ 50 lb. bags Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ 2500 lb. bulk bags
Reason for recall
Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Superior, Arizona plant because of the possible presence of Salmonella.
Quantity affected
922,250 lbs
Distribution
Nationwide in the US: TX, MN, CA, LA, IL, AZ and Worldwide to Mexico.
Lot / code info
Lot numbers Z227510511 Z227500511 Z227500511 Z227510409 Z230310409 Z228400712 Z228200712
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2013-04-01
Recalling firm
Omya Inc
6 N Mesquite Rd
Superior, AZ 85173-3426
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.