MODERATE RISK Terminated F-1435-2020

MBF-202 Carrageenan

Recalled by Ingredients Solutions Inc.

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

Reason for Recall

On August 28, 2020, the firm's customer discovered colored fibers up to 1/4 " in length after sifting a lot of finished carrageenan intended for use as an ingredient in a finished food product. The fibers were identified by the recalling firm as 'tie tie' a fibrous rope used for seaweed production that was present in the seaweed ingredient used to manufacture carrageenan. One August 28, 2020 the firm recalled the finished carrageenan.

Product Details

Product Quantity
18,000 lbs.
Product Type
Food
Code Info
191001-A 191001-B 191002-A Use by dates: 10/01/21 & 10/02/21 191002-B 191003-A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern
IA, KS, WI, KY
Company Location
Waldo, ME, 04915-3402

Timeline

Report Date
09/16/2020
Recall Initiated
08/27/2020
Classification Date
09/10/2020
Termination Date
04/28/2021

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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