OR Grain Processor Recalls Amaranth Grain Due to Potential for Salmonella

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. of   Milwaukie, OR is recalling Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Organic Amaranth Grain because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

FDA Enforcement Report

Enforcement Report (fda.gov)
Product Description:
Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Bob's Red Mill brand, packaged in Standup Pouch (24oz). Each case consists of 4/24 oz. pouches. RETAIL Pouch UPC 0 39978 02910 2. RETAIL Case UPC 10039978029109. Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Organic Amaranth Grain, packaged in Kraft paper bulk bags (25 lbs). BULK bag UPC 0 39978 10910 1. 

The RETAIL label is read in parts: "***BASIC COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Pifaf: Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes***Cereal: Bring 2 1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes***". The BULK label is read in parts: "***Basic Cooking Instructions: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add 1 cup amaranth. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes*

Reason for Recall:
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product Quantity:
4,424.5 cases (4/24 oz. pouches per case); 26 bags (25 lbs. per bag)

Recall Number:
F-1580-2022

Code Information:
RETAIL Pouch (24oz): Mfg: 6000S244 Lot code: 319825 Best By: 27 APR 2024 Mfg: 6000S244 Lot code: 322372 Best By: 11 JUN 2024 BULK Bag (25lb): Mfg: 6000B25 Lot code: 320968 Best by: 06 MAY 2024

Classification:Class II
Event Details



Event ID:

90656


Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated


Product Type:

Food


Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit


Status:

Ongoing


Distribution Pattern:


Distributed in CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, and WA. Distributed in Philippines.


Recalling Firm:

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
13521 SE Pheasant Ct
Milwaukie, OR 97222-1248
United States


Recall Initiation Date:

7/22/2022


Center Classification Date:

8/25/2022


Date Terminated: