Northwest Specialty Dried lactose powder Recall: FDA Class II

Why it was recalled

Dried Lactose powder product, which is used in brewery to make beer, does not declare whey or milk and the label declared lactose only.

Product description

Dried lactose powder, product sold under brand Wine-King Beer-King, packaged in three consumer-sized plastic bags of 4 oz., 1 Lb. and 5 Lb. net weight.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

None

Where it was sold

distributed in AK, OR, and 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-0784-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Feb 25, 2016
FDA report date: Mar 30, 2016
Quantity: 55/4 oz. bags; 247/1 lb. bags; and 45/5 lbs. bags
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Northwest Specialty, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0784-2016, exactly as published.

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City: Lakewood
State: WA
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 73409
Address: 2624 112th St S Ste E2
Code information: None
Postal code: 98499-8867
Report date: Mar 30, 2016
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-0784-2016
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Northwest Specialty, Inc.
Product quantity: 55/4 oz. bags; 247/1 lb. bags; and 45/5 lbs. bags
Termination date: Nov 2, 2016
Reason for recall: Dried Lactose powder product, which is used in brewery to make beer, does not declare whey or milk and the label declared lactose only.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Dried lactose powder, product sold under brand Wine-King Beer-King, packaged in three consumer-sized plastic bags of 4 oz., 1 Lb. and 5 Lb. net weight.
Distribution pattern: distributed in AK, OR, and WA
Recall initiation date: Feb 25, 2016
Initial firm notification: E-Mail
Center classification date: Mar 22, 2016

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0784-2016, published Mar 30, 2016. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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Northwest Specialty Dried lactose powder Recall

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