Wheat Germ — Class II food recall F-1686-2012
Terminated recall by Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc, reported 2012-07-11, distributed in CA, OR, UT. Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in l
| Recall number | F-1686-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc, Blackfoot, ID, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-05 |
| Classified | 2012-06-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-07-11 |
| Terminated | 2012-08-13 |
| Distributed | CA, OR, UT |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
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.
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