Queso Pringles — Class III food recall F-1669-2012
Terminated recall by Kellogg Company, reported 2012-07-04. Queso flavored Pringles, 40 gram and 139 gram sizes, sent to distribution centers in Mexico and Grenada are be
| Recall number | F-1669-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-04 |
| Classified | 2012-06-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-07-04 |
| Terminated | 2012-11-07 |
| Countries outside the US | MX |
| Quantity | 4,584 cases |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
Product
Queso Pringles, 40 g , and Cont. Neto Net Weight: 139 g( 4.9 oz) Queso /Cheese; Busting with more Flavor "Ahora con Man Sabor"
Reason for recall
Queso flavored Pringles, 40 gram and 139 gram sizes, sent to distribution centers in Mexico and Grenada are being recalled because the flavoring ingredient ( under a separate recall) may be contaminated with metal fragments. Pringles processing includes metal fragment seasoning screening and finished product metal detection to 1. 4 mm size. Pringle's product containing the recalled seasoning
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