CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Hy-vee Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar recalled by Domino Foods

Domino Foods is recalling Hy-vee Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLots 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022) & 50044 (Best By Jan 23, 2022)

Quantity recalled1260 cases

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-0748-2020
FDA event ID: 84988
Recalling firm: Domino Foods, West Palm Beach, FL
Brand: Hy-vee
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Feb 2020
FDA classified: 25 Feb 2020
Reported: 4 Mar 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Other

Timeline

13 Feb 2020	Recall initiated by company
25 Feb 2020	Classified by FDA	+12 days
4 Mar 2020	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

Possible foreign material.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

HY-VEE Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz (2 LB) plastic bag, UPC 075450055177, Lots 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022) & 50044 (Best By Jan 23, 2022)

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NE, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, & WI. Product was also shipped to the following country: Saudi Arabia.

Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina

Stores named: Hy-Vee

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible foreign material.

Which lots are affected?

Lots 50043 (Best By Jan 22, 2022) & 50044 (Best By Jan 23, 2022)

Where was it sold?

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 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.

Other products in this recall event

7 other products · FDA event 84988

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Domino Premium Pure Cane Medium Brown Sugar recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	Domino Premium Pure Cane Medium Brown Sugar recalledDomino	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	Domino Premium Pure Cane Golden Light Brown Sugar recalledDomino	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	C&H Pure Cane Sugar Golden Brown recalled by Domino Foods	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	Great Value Light Brown Sugar recalled by Domino FoodsGreat	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	Sysco Classic Light Brown Cane Sugar recalled by Domino FoodsSysco	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	Sysco Classic Light Brown Cane Sugar recalled by Domino FoodsSysco	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states
4 Mar 2020	CLASS II	Domino Premium Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar recalledDomino	Domino Foods	Foreign Material	23 states

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