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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1160-2019/FDA enforcement
Earthworks Health·Food·Dec 4, 2018

Diatomaceous Earth Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Perma-guard, Fossil Shell Flour, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

  • 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 nameEarthworks Health
Recalling firmEarthworks HealthNorfolk, NE, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 50 lb containers: lots 18289 & 18323 2.5 lbs and 10 lbs: No codes
Distribution area
Nationwide

Product distributed directly to consumers nationwide.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 20, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1160-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Earthworks Health initiated this food recall on December 4, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product distributed directly to consumers nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.

Diatomaceous Earth Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Perma-guard, Fossil Shell Flour, … was made or distributed by Earthworks Health in Norfolk, NE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1160-2019, dated March 20, 2019.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 lot and date codes 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

Lead contamination

Possible health effects

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it.
  2. 2Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal.
  3. 3If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Do not use home remedies or ignore possible exposure; clinical testing is the appropriate next step.

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 Diatomaceous Earth Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Perma-guard, Fossil Shell Flour, … recall?

Earthworks Health recalled Diatomaceous Earth Packaged in the Following Ways: 1) Perma-guard, Fossil Shell Flour, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1160-2019. Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.

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 affected product and prevent children from handling it. Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal. If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Is the Earthworks Health 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-1160-2019. 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.