CriticalClass ITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported June 27, 2012

Santos Brand, Urid Split (Lentils) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds, 4 pounds

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equip…

Recall #: F-1472-2012
Affected scope: N/A
Initiated: May 18, 2012

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Santos Inc. recalled Santos Brand, Urid Split (Lentils) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds, 4 pounds - a critical-severity action.

Santos Brand, Urid Split (Lentils) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds, 4 pounds was recalled by Santos Inc. in June 27, 2012. Reason: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various k…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1472-2012 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Santos Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various k….

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: June 27, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1472-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Santos Brand, Urid Split (Lentils) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds, 4 pounds

Reason for recall

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1472-2012
Date reported	June 27, 2012
Date initiated	May 18, 2012
Recalling firm	Santos Inc.
Firm location	San Leandro, CA
Affected scope	N/A
Distribution	Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Santos Brand, Urid Split (Lentils) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds, 4 pounds. Recalled by Santos Inc.. Units affected: N/A.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 27, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1472-2012.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Distributed to retail markets in Northern California..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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