PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: March 20, 2019 Initiated: December 4, 2018 #F-1160-2019

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Earthworks Health
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Product distributed directly to consumers nationwide.
Location
Norfolk, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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. Recalled by Earthworks Health. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 20, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1160-2019.