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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

MBF-202 Carrageenan Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 10, 2020
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Summary

Ingredients Solutions Inc. has recalled 18,000 lbs. of MBF-202 Carrageenan after a customer found colored fibers up to 1/4 inch long in the product. These fibers, known as 'tie tie,' are pieces of rope used during seaweed production that accidentally remained in the ingredient during manufacturing. The recall affects specific batches with 'Use by' dates in October 2021. Consumers who purchased this ingredient for food production should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it.

Risk

The product contains fibrous rope fragments ('tie tie') which are foreign materials not intended for consumption. These fibers pose a physical hazard and quality defect in finished food products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for MBF-202 Carrageenan with lot numbers 191001-A, 191001-B, 191002-A, 191002-B, or 191003-A.
  2. Verify if the packaging displays a 'Use by' date of 10/01/21 or 10/02/21.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Ingredients Solutions Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this food safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: MBF-202 Carrageenan (18,000 lbs.)by Ingredients Solutions Inc.
Lot Numbers:
191001-A
191001-B
191002-A
191002-B
191003-A
Date Ranges: Use by dates: 10/01/21 & 10/02/21

F-1435-2020; Fibers were identified as 'tie tie' fibrous rope used for seaweed production.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86362
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ingredients Solutions Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 18,000 lbs.
Distributed To: Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin, Kentucky

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