MODERATE RISK
Terminated
F-1160-2019
Diatomaceous Earth packaged in the following ways: 1) Perma-Guard, Fossil Shell Flour, Anti-caking agent, Food Chemical Codex Grade, Weight: 50 lb/22.6 kg, Bountiful, UT; 2) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net Weight 2.5 Pounds 3) 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, Shell Flour, Packaged by: Earthworks Health, Norfolk, NE, Net Weight 10 pounds
Recalled by Earthworks Health
Classification
Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.
Reason for Recall
Product contains elevated levels of lead, arsenic, and chromium: potentially harmful metals.
Product Details
Product Quantity
N/A
Product Type
Food
Code Info
50 lb containers: lots 18289 & 18323 2.5 lbs and 10 lbs: No codes
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
Product distributed directly to consumers nationwide.
Company Location
Norfolk, NE, 68701-2385
Timeline
Report Date
03/20/2019
Recall Initiated
12/04/2018
Classification Date
03/13/2019
Termination Date
04/05/2019
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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