Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard — Class II food recall F-1160-2019
Terminated recall by Earthworks Health, reported 2019-03-20, distributed nationwide. Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.
| Recall number | F-1160-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-12-04 |
| Classified | 2019-03-13 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-03-20 |
| Terminated | 2019-04-05 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| Lot numbers | 18289, 18323, 2.5 |
Product
Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-caking agent, Food Chemical Codex Grade, Weight: 50 lb/22.6 kg, Bountiful, UT; 2) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net Weight 2.5 Pounds 3) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net Weight 10 pounds
Reason for recall
Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.
Machine access
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