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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Ingredion Incorporated: INSTANT PURE-FLOW F Food Starch Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: October 20, 2021
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Summary

Ingredion Incorporated is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,163 bags of its INSTANT PURE-FLOW F Food Starch due to the potential presence of metal fragments. This recall affects 50 lb. bags distributed domestically in Indiana, Ohio, and New Jersey, as well as internationally to Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala. Consumers should check their product batches to identify the affected starch. If you have any of this product, you should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product may contain small metal fragments that could cause dental injury or damage to the throat and digestive tract if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the labeling on your 50 lb. bags of Ingredion INSTANT PURE-FLOW F Food Starch for material code 12151103CA.
  2. Identify if your bag belongs to one of the following affected batch numbers: CK2553, CK2555, DKI0185, or DKI0189.
  3. Stop using the affected food starch immediately to prevent the risk of ingesting metal fragments.
  4. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ingredion Incorporated directly for further instructions.
  5. For additional information or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Standard food recall refund

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-FLOW F Food Starch (50 lb. bag)
Item Code:
12151103CA
Lot Numbers:
CK2553
CK2555
DKI0185
DKI0189

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88857
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ingredion Incorporated
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 5,163 (qty.) 50 lb. bags
Distributed To: Indiana, Ohio, New Jersey

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