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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener Recalled for Insanitary Conditions

Agency Publication Date: September 6, 2022
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Summary

Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. is recalling 14 cases of Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener (36 oz. jars) due to potential insanitary conditions during the manufacturing process. These products are primarily used in clinical settings like hospitals and nursing homes to assist patients with swallowing difficulties. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The firm initiated this voluntary recall through a notification letter to distributors.

Risk

The product may have been manufactured under conditions that do not meet sanitary standards, posing a potential risk of contamination. While the health risk is currently categorized as low by the agency, consuming products made under such conditions is unsafe.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener sold in cases containing six 36-ounce jars, identified by lot codes 2B0045802 (Best By 10/2024) and 2B0042678 (Best By 11/2024).
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

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: Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener (36 oz. jars)
Variants: 6/36 oz. jars per case
Lot Numbers:
2B0045802 (Best By 10/2024)
2B0042678 (Best By 11/2024)

Recall Number: F-1688-2022; Distributed to food service distributors for use in hospitals, nursing homes and similar facilities.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90449
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc.
Sold By: Food service distributors; Hospitals; Nursing homes
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 14 cases
Distributed To: Nationwide

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