41512 and 41512-T, IBC 12 WHOLE GRAIN BLEND( WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY , RYE, TRIT...

FDA Recall #F-1098-2013 — Class II — February 14, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-1098-2013
Date InitiatedFebruary 14, 2013
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmDakota Specialty Milling, Inc
LocationFargo, ND

Product Description

41512 and 41512-T, IBC 12 WHOLE GRAIN BLEND( WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY , RYE, TRITICALE, MILLET, BUCKWHEAT, YELLOW CORN, SORGHUM, BROWN RICE, QUINOA, AMARANTH) DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING, INC., FARGO, ND , 1 NET WT. 50. LBS and 1,750 LBS.

Reason for Recall

Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

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

AZ, AR, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, ND, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.

Product Quantity

10,359.5000 ( 41512) + 3080.0000 ( 41512-T) = 13,439.5 CWTS

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

41512: 3081201 3181201 3191201 4031201 5031202 5301201 6211201 6221201 7111201 7251201 8071201 8081201 8211201 8221201 9071201 9081201 10101201 10241201 41512-T: 3081201 4021201 4031201 5301201 7101201 7241201 8211201 9071201 10301201

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.