Ingredion product recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

February 9, 2016

Source

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

Official notice title

Ingredion Incorporated recalls Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.

Recall number

F-0741-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ingredion Incorporated

Sold / distributed

The product was shipped to 2 U.S. firm ins: Cereal Ingredients Inc. 4720 S. 13th St, Leavenworth Kansas, 606048 and Rohtstein Corp, Walnut Hill Station, 70 Olympia Ave, Woburn, Mashachusetts. The product was also distributed to foreign firms, please see attached documents.

Why it was recalled

Food grade Cornstarch may contain metal fragments >1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length.

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

What was recalled

Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering.