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…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.
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Ingredients Solutions INC.Waldo, ME, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
191001-A 191001-B 191002-A Use by dates: 10/01/21 & 10/02/21 191002-B 191003-A
Distribution area
IAKSWIKY
IA, KS, WI, KY
United States
Quantity affected
18, 000 lbs.
Recall initiation
FDA report date: September 16, 2020
FDA recall number
F-1435-2020
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Ingredients Solutions INC. initiated this food recall on August 27, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: IA, KS, WI, KY.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.
Mbf-202 Carrageenan was made or distributed by Ingredients Solutions INC. in Waldo, ME, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1435-2020, dated September 16, 2020.
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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
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
1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
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
7 answers
What is the Mbf-202 Carrageenan recall?
Ingredients Solutions INC. recalled Mbf-202 Carrageenan in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1435-2020. 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…
What are the symptoms of Product safety recall exposure?
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.
Who is most at risk from Product safety recall?
Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.
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.
How do I get a refund from Ingredients Solutions INC.?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1435-2020 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Ingredients Solutions 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-1435-2020. 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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