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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0281-2017/FDA enforcement
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC.·Food·Sep 24, 2016

Label Reads in Part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** Premium Guar Gum Superb Gluten Free Thickener &…

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    The firm is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC.
Recalling firmBob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC.Milwaukie, OR, United States
UPC / barcodes
30 039978 00554 10 39978 00554 030 039978 30554 20 39978 00554 1
Lot / date codes
  • Cases for US - Item # 1598C088
  • lot 212463
  • Best By: 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978005541, UPC 039978005540. Cases for Canada - Item # 1598C226G8CA
  • lot 213189, Best By: 7/18/2018, GTIN # 30039978305542, UPC 039978005541.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide and Canada

United States, Canada

Quantity affected443 cs
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 2, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0281-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on September 24, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide and Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.

Label Reads in Part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** Premium Guar Gum Superb Gluten Free Thickener &… was made or distributed by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. in Milwaukie, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0281-2017, dated November 2, 2016.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Label Reads in Part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** Premium Guar Gum Superb Gluten Free Thickener &… recall?

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. recalled Label Reads in Part "*** Bob's Red Mill *** Premium Guar Gum Superb Gluten Free Thickener &… in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0281-2017. The firm is voluntarily recalling one lot of Guar Gum due to due to the inclusion of a misidentified ingredient, hydroxyethylcellulose.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0281-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.