CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic recalled
Heartland Products is recalling Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic, distributed in California, Illinois, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington. The recall was initiated on 14 Jan 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0710-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73119
- Recalling firm
- Heartland Products, Valley City, ND
- Brand
- Heartland
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Jan 2016
- FDA classified
- 2 Mar 2016
- Reported
- 9 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Mar 2016 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 9 Mar 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Heartland Products Inc., has initiated a recall due to potential contamination with Salmonella involving Milled Flax.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic, Net WT 50 lbs. Product packaged in 50 lb Food Grade Plastic bags.
Where it was distributed
US: ND, WA, CA, RI, SD, IL. OUS: CANADA
CaliforniaIllinoisNorth DakotaRhode IslandSouth DakotaWashington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Heartland Products Inc., has initiated a recall due to potential contamination with Salmonella involving Milled Flax.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 2T330-040515-101
Where was it sold?
US: ND, WA, CA, RI, SD, IL. OUS: CANADA
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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