Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate — Class I food recall F-0741-2013
Terminated recall by Omya Inc, reported 2012-12-12, distributed nationwide. Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Super
| Recall number | F-0741-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Omya Inc, Superior, AZ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-11-06 |
| Classified | 2012-11-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-12-12 |
| Terminated | 2013-04-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | MX |
| Quantity | 922,250 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
| Lot numbers | Z227500511, Z227510409, Z227510511, Z228200712, Z228400712, Z230310409 |
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.
Machine access
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