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Class II
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC
Recall #F-1747-2012 · Initiated 2012-06-19
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giusto's Specialty Foods is recalling wheat germ products because they may contain small metal fragments. The company discovered the contamination through their supplier and is removing affected products from the market.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased Giusto's Wheat Germ (25 lb bag, Item #154205) in California, Hawaii, or Washington should check their product.
What to do
Stop using the product and return it to where you purchased it, or contact the company at their South San Francisco location. Do not consume the wheat germ if you have this product.
Product
Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw, Net Wt. 25 lb, (11.34 Kg) paper bag; Item number: 154205 Giusto's 344 Littlefield Ave. South Francisco, CA 94080
Reason for recall
Firm was notified by supplier that Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
Quantity affected
7544 pounds
Distribution
CA, HI, WA.
Lot / code info
Lot numbers 10682, 11142
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2012-10-31
Recalling firm
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC
344 Littlefield Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080-6103
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.