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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Giusto's Wheat Germ Recall

Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw

Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC · South San Francisco, CA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Jul 18, 2012
Recall ID
F-1747-2012
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Summary

Giusto's Specialty Foods recalled Giusto's Wheat Germ starting Jun 19, 2012. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report F-1747-2012 on Jul 18, 2012. Reason: Firm was notified by supplier that Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Firm was notified by supplier that Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.

Product description

Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw, Net Wt. 25 lb, (11.34 Kg) paper bag; Item number: 154205 Giusto's 344 Littlefield Ave. South Francisco, CA 94080

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot numbers 10682, 11142

Where it was sold

CA, HI, WA.

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1747-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Jun 19, 2012
FDA report date
Jul 18, 2012
Quantity
7544 pounds
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1747-2012, exactly as published.

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City
South San Francisco
State
CA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
62409
Address
344 Littlefield Ave
Code information
Lot numbers 10682, 11142
Postal code
94080-6103
Report date
Jul 18, 2012
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-1747-2012
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Giusto's Specialty Foods LLC
Product quantity
7544 pounds
Termination date
Oct 31, 2012
Reason for recall
Firm was notified by supplier that Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Giusto's Wheat Germ, Raw, Net Wt. 25 lb, (11.34 Kg) paper bag; Item number: 154205 Giusto's 344 Littlefield Ave. South Francisco, CA 94080
Distribution pattern
CA, HI, WA.
Recall initiation date
Jun 19, 2012
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Jul 10, 2012

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1747-2012, published Jul 18, 2012. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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