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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1536-2018/FDA enforcement
Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC·Food·May 22, 2018

Ethanol Extraction 190 Proof Non-denatured Grain Alcohol, Multiple Sizes: 8 OZ, 16 OZ, 32 OZ, …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Lake Michigan Distilling, LLC, dba Ethanol Extraction has initiated a voluntary recall of Ethanol Extraction s 190 Proof Non-Denatured Grain Alcohol due to contamination with…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 FDAAK, AL, AR, AZ +46 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameLake Michigan Distilling Co LLC
Recalling firmLake Michigan Distilling Co LLCLa Porte, IN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All product produced and sold between 10/5/2016 and 04/30/2018
Distribution area
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Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI¿, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Foreign: VI

United States

Quantity affectedApproximately 900 Gallons was distilled and sold
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 13, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1536-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC initiated this food recall on May 22, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Lake Michigan Distilling, LLC, dba Ethanol Extraction has initiated a voluntary recall of Ethanol Extraction s 190 Proof Non-Denatured Grain Alcohol due to contamination with methanol which could cause serious injury or death if consumed. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI¿, MN, MO, MT, NC ,ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI , WV, WY Foreign: VI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Lake Michigan Distilling, LLC, dba Ethanol Extraction has initiated a voluntary recall of Ethanol Extraction s 190 Proof Non-Denatured Grain Alcohol due to contamination with methanol which could cause serious injury or death if consumed.

Ethanol Extraction 190 Proof Non-denatured Grain Alcohol, Multiple Sizes: 8 OZ, 16 OZ, 32 OZ, … was made or distributed by Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC in La Porte, IN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1536-2018, dated June 13, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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

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 Ethanol Extraction 190 Proof Non-denatured Grain Alcohol, Multiple Sizes: 8 OZ, 16 OZ, 32 OZ, … recall?

Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC recalled Ethanol Extraction 190 Proof Non-denatured Grain Alcohol, Multiple Sizes: 8 OZ, 16 OZ, 32 OZ, … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1536-2018. Lake Michigan Distilling, LLC, dba Ethanol Extraction has initiated a voluntary recall of Ethanol Extraction s 190 Proof Non-Denatured Grain Alcohol due to contamination with…

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 Lake Michigan Distilling Co LLC 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-1536-2018. 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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