Milled Brown Flax Recalled for Foreign Object (Plastic) Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 13, 2023

Summary

Scoular Grain Co. is voluntarily recalling approximately 134,500 pounds of Milled Brown Flax (MBFG) due to the presence of foreign material in the form of plastic. The recalled flax was distributed in 50lb bags and 2000lb totes across Missouri and Canada. Consumers should stop using the affected flax immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

The product may contain plastic fragments, which pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the digestive system if consumed by animals.

What You Should Do

Check your inventory for Milled Brown Flax - MBFG packaged in 50lb bags or 2000lb totes.
Locate the lot numbers on the packaging to determine if your product is affected. The affected lot numbers are REG23263, REG23265, and REG 23261.
Stop using the recalled flax immediately. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Milled Brown Flax - MBFG

Variants: 50lb bags, 2000lb totes

Lot Numbers:

REG23263

REG23265

REG 23261

Recall #: V-0018-2024; Total quantity 134,500 lbs.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93365

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Scoular Grain Co

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 134,500 lbs

Distributed To: Missouri

Agency Last Updated: November 20, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your inventory for Milled Brown Flax - MBFG packaged in 50lb bags or 2000lb totes.

Locate the lot numbers on the packaging to determine if your product is affected. The affected lot numbers are REG23263, REG23265, and REG 23261.

Stop using the recalled flax immediately. If you have animal health concerns, contact your veterinarian. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.