Sugar Syrup / Bulk / Tanker Truck #1 & 2
FDA Recall #F-0568-2018 — Class II — December 14, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0568-2018 |
| Date Initiated | December 14, 2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | American Sugar Refining, Inc. |
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
Product Description
Sugar Syrup / Bulk / Tanker Truck #1 & 2
Reason for Recall
Firm was notified on 12/13/2017 by a customer that their company had found metal on their off loading strainer. The metal was identified to be fine metallic powder and thin strands with 1/32" diameter / steel wool. The firm, upon confirming that the material did come from their Tank Truck #1 filled with Sugar Syrup initiated a recall. The firm has not received any notification of injury or sickness or deaths from consumption by any customers finished goods made with our products.
Classification
Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution Pattern
This product was distributed within the United States and affected manufacturing in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia.
Product Quantity
3067440 pounds
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Lot numbers include 47492 DOM 12/5/2017; 47493 DOM 12/6/17; 47494 DOM 12/7/2017; 47495 DOM 12/8/2017; 47496 DOM 12/9/17; 47501 DOM 12/11/17; 49502 DOM 12/12/17; 47503 DOM 12/13/17
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Foreign objects in food — including metal fragments, plastic pieces, glass shards, or rubber — can cause a range of injuries. Dental injuries (chipped or broken teeth) are the most common result. Metal and glass fragments can cause lacerations to the mouth, throat, esophagus, or intestinal tract. Hard objects may also pose a choking hazard, particularly for children and the elderly. If you consumed food containing a foreign object and are experiencing pain, difficulty swallowing, or bleeding, seek medical attention immediately. If the object was metal or glass and you swallowed it, an X-ray may be needed to determine its location.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.