Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 1, 2016

Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.

Recalling firm: Kerry, Inc

Why it was recalled

Upgrade Bio WS has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.

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: Jul 30, 2019.

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ProductKerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.
Package size50 lb

FDA code information

Lot: 1117671101

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Original product description

Kerry Upgrade Bio WS, Net Wt. 50 lb (22068 kg), Item 5R01451.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
lot1117671101Lot: 1117671101

Original FDA recall reason

Upgrade Bio WS has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0946-2017
Event ID
75945
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 1, 2016
Reported
Jan 4, 2017
Classified
Dec 28, 2016
Terminated
Jul 30, 2019
Quantity
478 - 50 lb bags
Location
Beloit, WI, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

CT, FL, NY, and MN

FDA source record · F-0946-2017

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