CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kerry, Cinnamon Topical G4205, SS189, G4205.49 recalled

Kerry Foods is recalling Kerry, Cinnamon Topical G4205, SS189, G4205.49, distributed in 18 states. The recall was initiated on 3 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes0813542301 0813542352

Quantity recalled176,596 lbs total for all products.

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-0410-2016
FDA event ID: 72157
Recalling firm: Kerry Foods, Beloit, WI
Brand: Kerry
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 3 Sep 2015
FDA classified: 16 Dec 2015
Reported: 23 Dec 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Spices

Timeline

3 Sep 2015	Recall initiated by company
16 Dec 2015	Classified by FDA	+104 days
23 Dec 2015	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

Metal

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

Kerry, Cinnamon Topical G4205, SS189, G4205.49, , UPC:Inner: 766818313403; Outer: 10766818313400, NET WT: 50 lb (22.68 kg).

Where it was distributed

USA: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, WI.

California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Metal

Which lots are affected?

0813542301 0813542352

Where was it sold?

USA: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, WI.

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

11 other products · FDA event 72157

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sprinkle King, Yellow Sanding Sugar,QYEL413.L32 recalled by Kerry Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Yellow Sanding Sugar,QYEL413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Black Sanding Sugar, QBLK413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Green Sanding Sugar, Q35111.G32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Pink Sanding Sugar,QPIN413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, White Coarse Sugar, 30621693.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Bake Sense, White Sanding Sugar,m QWHI413.01, 52273, 92273 recalledBake Sense	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Gold Sanding Sugar, QGOL413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Lime Green Sanding Sugar, 30611201.00N recalledSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Blue Sanding Sugar, QBLU413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Red Sanding Sugar,QRED413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Orange Sanding Sugar, QORG413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states

More recalls from Kerry Foods

All 92

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Orange Sanding Sugar, QORG413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Red Sanding Sugar,QRED413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Blue Sanding Sugar, QBLU413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Lime Green Sanding Sugar, 30611201.00N recalledSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Sprinkle King, Gold Sanding Sugar, QGOL413.L32 recalled by Kerry FoodsSprinkle King	Kerry Foods	Foreign Material	18 states

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