Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-ca...

FDA Recall #F-1160-2019 — Class II — December 4, 2018

Recall #F-1160-2019 Date: December 4, 2018 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-caking agent, Food Chemical Codex Grade, Weight: 50 lb/22.6 kg, Bountiful, UT; 2) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net Weight 2.5 Pounds 3) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net Weight 10 pounds

Reason for Recall

Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.

Recalling Firm

Earthworks Health — Norfolk, NE

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.

Product Type

Food

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated