Kerry Foods

Recall #F-1521-2012 · Initiated 2012-06-01

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What happened

Kerry Foods is recalling a lactic acid product (item #B18648.02) because it may contain small metal fragments. The company discovered the contamination and is voluntarily removing the product from the market.

Who is at risk

Food manufacturers and businesses that use this ingredient in their products should be concerned, as this is a bulk ingredient (50 lb bags) rather than a consumer product.

What to do

If you operate a food business and purchased this product, stop using it and contact Kerry Foods. Consumers buying finished food products should check labels to see if they contain Kerry lactic acid ingredients, though the risk to the general public is low since this is a commercial ingredient.

Product

KERRY, KF # 11605R, CONTAINS MILK, Item #B18648.02 , Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68Kg)

Reason for recall

Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are contaminated with metal fragments.

Quantity affected

80.000 BG

Distribution

AZ, CA, MN, NV, NC, OR, IL, IN, MO, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI. CANADA, CHILE

Lot / code info

0502224105

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated