Quinoa
Recalling firm: The Kroger Company
Why it was recalled
Possible contamination with pesticide
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: Aug 9, 2019.
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ProductQuinoa, 16 oz plastic package
Package size16 oz
FDA code information
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Full FDA record and distribution details
Original product description
Quinoa, 16 oz plastic package
Original FDA recall reason
Possible contamination with pesticide
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1241-2019
- Event ID
- 82347
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Mar 11, 2019
- Reported
- Apr 3, 2019
- Classified
- Apr 8, 2019
- Terminated
- Aug 9, 2019
- Quantity
- 29,392-16 oz bags (3,674 cases/8 bags per case)
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Telephone
Where it was distributed
Sent to Kroger Distribution Centers (DC) in CO, IN, KS, TN, TX, WI
FDA source record · F-1241-2019
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