Ingredients Solutions Inc. recalls MBF-202 Carrageenan

Recall date

August 27, 2020

Source

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

Recall number

F-1435-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ingredients Solutions Inc.

Sold / distributed

IA, KS, WI, KY

Why it was recalled

On August 28, 2020, the firm's customer discovered colored fibers up to 1/4 " in length after sifting a lot of finished carrageenan intended for use as an ingredient in a finished food product. The fibers were identified by the recalling firm as 'tie tie' a fibrous rope used for seaweed production that was present in the seaweed ingredient used to manufacture carrageenan. One August 28, 2020 the firm recalled the finished carrageenan.

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

What was recalled

MBF-202 Carrageenan