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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1335-2016/FDA enforcement
Prayon INC.·Food·Mar 7, 2016

Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name Prayphos Ppa 75% Fg and Prayphos Ppa 85% Fg)

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Potential contamination with trace levels of 1-methylethyl benze (more commonly known as cumene).

  • 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 FDAAL, GA, IN, MD +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePrayon INC.
Recalling firmPrayon INC.Augusta, GA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • BATCH - 75% -A054519, A054520, A054533, A054570, A054601, A054602, A054603, A054620, A054634, A054635, A054637, A054643, A054647, A054649, A054663, A054665, A054664, A054690, A054691 - 85% A054521, & A054636
Distribution area
ALGAINMDMOOHPATNTX

AL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX

United States

Quantity affected844, 999 lbs (food grade customers)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 25, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1335-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Prayon INC. initiated this food recall on March 7, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential contamination with trace levels of 1-methylethyl benze (more commonly known as cumene). The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, GA, IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential contamination with trace levels of 1-methylethyl benze (more commonly known as cumene).

Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name Prayphos Ppa 75% Fg and Prayphos Ppa 85% Fg) was made or distributed by Prayon INC. in Augusta, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1335-2016, dated May 25, 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 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 Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name Prayphos Ppa 75% Fg and Prayphos Ppa 85% Fg) recall?

Prayon INC. recalled Phosphoric Acid, 75% and 85% Food Grade (Brand Name Prayphos Ppa 75% Fg and Prayphos Ppa 85% Fg) in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1335-2016. Potential contamination with trace levels of 1-methylethyl benze (more commonly known as cumene).

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 Prayon 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-1335-2016. 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.