Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Feb 9, 2016

Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.

Recalling firm: Ingredion Incorporated

Why it was recalled

Possible metal fragments

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jan 26, 2018.

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ProductCornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.
Package size50lb

FDA code information

batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
batch260535365102batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.
batch2605354100batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.
batch2605361100batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.
batch2605361101batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.
batch2605362101batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.
batch2606012101batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.

Original FDA recall reason

Food grade Cornstarch may contain metal fragments >1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0741-2016
Event ID
73291
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Feb 9, 2016
Reported
Mar 16, 2016
Classified
Mar 9, 2016
Terminated
Jan 26, 2018
Quantity
1, 402, 243 lbs. of product. product was shipped in 50 lb. bags.
Location
Westchester, IL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

The product was shipped to 2 U.S. firm ins: Cereal Ingredients Inc. 4720 S. 13th St, Leavenworth Kansas, 606048 and Rohtstein Corp, Walnut Hill Station, 70 Olympia Ave, Woburn, Mashachusetts. The product was also distributed to foreign firms, please see attached documents.

FDA source record · F-0741-2016

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