Why it was recalled
Wheat germ product is contaminated with metal fragments, approximately 0.5mm in diameter and range 3-15mm in length.
Product description
Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Date of Manufacture: 2/16/12, 2/17/12, 2/18/12, 2/19/12, 2/20/12, 2/21/12.
Where it was sold
Product was distributed to three consignees in CA, OR and UT.
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-1686-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 5, 2012
- FDA report date
- Jul 11, 2012
- Quantity
- 16 totes (approximately 25,061 lbs)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1686-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Blackfoot
- State
- ID
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62126
- Address
- 463 W Highway 26
- Code information
- Date of Manufacture: 2/16/12, 2/17/12, 2/18/12, 2/19/12, 2/20/12, 2/21/12.
- Postal code
- 83221-5521
- Report date
- Jul 11, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1686-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Pendleton Flour Mills, Llc
- Product quantity
- 16 totes (approximately 25,061 lbs)
- Termination date
- Aug 13, 2012
- Reason for recall
- 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
- Wheat Germ, brand name PFM, package in bulk tote, approximately 1650 lbs. per tote. Product SKU is 1344.
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed to three consignees in CA, OR and UT.
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 5, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Jun 29, 2012