FDAClass IISeptember 16, 2020

MBF-202 Carrageenan recall

MBF-202 Carrageenan

Why was MBF-202 Carrageenan 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

191001-A 191001-B 191002-A Use by dates: 10/01/21 & 10/02/21 191002-B 191003-A

Product
MBF-202 Carrageenan
Recalling firm
Ingredients Solutions Inc.
Quantity
18,000 lbs.
Distribution
IA, KS, WI, KY
Recall date
September 16, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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