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Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
Recall #F-1686-2012 · Initiated 2012-06-05
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Pendleton Flour Mills is recalling PFM brand wheat germ (SKU 1344) sold in bulk because small metal fragments have been found in the product. About 25,000 pounds across 16 totes were distributed to businesses in California, Oregon, and Utah.
Who is at risk
Businesses and food service operations that purchased this bulk wheat germ product are affected; individual consumers who bought small packages of this product should also be aware.
What to do
If you purchased PFM wheat germ with SKU 1344, stop using it and do not consume it. Contact Pendleton Flour Mills or your retailer for information about how to return the product or get a refund.
Product
Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.
Reason for recall
Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
Quantity affected
16 totes (approximately 25,061 lbs)
Distribution
Product was distributed to three consignees in CA, OR and UT.
Lot / code info
Date of Manufacture: 2/16/12, 2/17/12, 2/18/12, 2/19/12, 2/20/12, 2/21/12.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2012-08-13
Recalling firm
Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
463 W Highway 26
Blackfoot, ID 83221-5521
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.