Earthworks Health recalls Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-caking agent, Food Chemical…

Recall date

December 4, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

F-1160-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Earthworks Health

Sold / distributed

Product distributed directly to consumers nationwide.

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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