FDA Food recall · Reported July 10, 2019
Sorghum, Mfg. by Ozark Country Sorghum, Dunnegan, MO 65640, Net Wt. 2 lb. 14 OZ. packaged in glass jars
Product contains high level of nitrates. Public health officials in Iowa are investigating two cases of methemoglobinemia possibly associated with consumption of the product.
Ozark Country Kitchen recalled Sorghum, Mfg. by Ozark Country Sorghum, Dunnegan, MO 65640, Net Wt. 2 lb. 14 OZ. packaged… - a moderate-severity action.
Sorghum, Mfg. by Ozark Country Sorghum, Dunnegan, MO 65640, Net Wt. 2 lb. 14 OZ. packaged… was recalled by Ozark Country Kitchen in July 10, 2019. Reason: Product contains high level of nitrates. Public health officials in Iowa are investigating two cases of methe…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1588-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Ozark Country Kitchen issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product contains high level of nitrates. Public health officials in Iowa are investigating two cases of methe….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- July 10, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1588-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1588-2019) was formally reported on July 10, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 18, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ozark Country Kitchen is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Dunnegan, MO. Federal records list the affected scope as Unknown..
The documented reason for this recall is: Product contains high level of nitrates. Public health officials in Iowa are investigating two cases of methemoglobinemia possibly associated with consumption of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to stores and distributors in Missouri.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,416 food recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Sorghum, Mfg. by Ozark Country Sorghum, Dunnegan, MO 65640, Net Wt. 2 lb. 14 OZ. packaged in glass jars
Reason for recall
Product contains high level of nitrates. Public health officials in Iowa are investigating two cases of methemoglobinemia possibly associated with consumption of the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1588-2019 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2019 |
| Date initiated | September 18, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ozark Country Kitchen |
| Firm location | Dunnegan, MO |
| Affected scope | Unknown. |
| Distribution | Distributed to stores and distributors in Missouri. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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