CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Blackwing Meats recalled by Blackwing Organic Meats
Blackwing Organic Meats is recalling Blackwing Meats, distributed in Florida, Illinois. The recall was initiated on 28 Sep 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0061-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81196
- Recalling firm
- Blackwing Organic Meats, Antioch, IL
- Brand
- Blackwing Meats
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 23 Oct 2018
- Reported
- 31 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Bread
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Oct 2018 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Blackwing Meats. Inc. is voluntarily recalling Blackwing Venison Ground, 10/1lb. in a Retail Box due to high levels of lead.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Blackwing Meats. Inc., Ground Venison, 10/1lb, packed in cardboard sleeve/ roll stock film inside, in aRetail Box.
Where it was distributed
Domestic: IL, FL
Questions about this recall
Is Blackwing Meats recalled?
Yes. Blackwing Organic Meats recalled Blackwing Meats on 28 Sep 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0061-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Blackwing Meats. Inc. is voluntarily recalling Blackwing Venison Ground, 10/1lb. in a Retail Box due to high levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
UPC # 7-53390-03000-2, Date Code: 0308
Where was it sold?
Domestic: IL, FL
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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