Ingredion Incorporated: Instant Pure-Flo F Food Grade Starch Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: November 10, 2021

Summary

Ingredion Incorporated is recalling 21,623 bags of its Instant Pure-Flo F food grade starch because the product may contain metal fragments. The recall affects 50-pound bags distributed to manufacturers and distributors across 16 U.S. states, Canada, Colombia, and Mexico. Consumers and businesses should immediately stop using this specific starch as it could cause injury if consumed.

Risk

The starch may contain metal fragments that were introduced during the manufacturing process. Consuming food products containing metal fragments can cause physical injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.

What You Should Do

Locate the 50-pound bags of Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLO F food grade starch in your inventory and check for material number 12151103CA.
Check the packaging for the following affected Batch/Lot numbers: JA2423, JA2427, JA2431, KA2435, KA2441, KA2445, KA2449, KA2453, or KA2459.
If you identify any of these batches, stop using the product immediately and quarantine all affected bags to prevent further distribution or use in food production.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ingredion Incorporated directly for disposal and credit instructions.
If you have additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund or credit for contaminated starch bags.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLO F food grade starch (50 pound bag)

Item Code:

12151103CA

Lot Numbers:

JA2423

JA2427

JA2431

KA2435

KA2441

KA2445

KA2449

KA2453

KA2459

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 88985

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Ingredion Incorporated

Sold By: Distributors; Manufacturers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 21,623 50 lb. bags

Distributed To: Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate the 50-pound bags of Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLO F food grade starch in your inventory and check for material number 12151103CA.

Check the packaging for the following affected Batch/Lot numbers: JA2423, JA2427, JA2431, KA2435, KA2441, KA2445, KA2449, KA2453, or KA2459.

If you identify any of these batches, stop using the product immediately and quarantine all affected bags to prevent further distribution or use in food production.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ingredion Incorporated directly for disposal and credit instructions.

If you have additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.