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FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

MBF-202 Carrageenan

Reported: September 16, 2020 Initiated: August 27, 2020 #F-1435-2020

Product Description

MBF-202 Carrageenan

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
18,000 lbs.
Distribution
IA, KS, WI, KY
Location
Waldo, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MBF-202 Carrageenan. Recalled by Ingredients Solutions Inc.. Units affected: 18,000 lbs..
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 16, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1435-2020.