CLASS II Food recall · Reported 11 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pearled Couscous Easy cooking recalled by TIPIAK
TIPIAK is recalling Tipiak Pearled Couscous Easy cooking, distributed in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 16 Dec 2016 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-1161-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75988
- Recalling firm
- TIPIAK, Stamford, CT
- Brand
- Tipiak Pearled
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 3 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 11 Jan 2017
- 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
| 16 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 11 Jan 2017 | 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
Product may contain foreign metal fragments
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
Tipiak Pearled Couscous Easy cooking 12.3 Oz (350g) Item Number: 10020450803 Product of France
Where it was distributed
CA, IL, MA, NJ, NJ, MI, ,NY
Questions about this recall
Is Pearled Couscous Easy cooking recalled?
Yes. TIPIAK recalled Pearled Couscous Easy cooking on 16 Dec 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1161-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain foreign metal fragments
Which lots are affected?
Lot number: 1C62874964 Best before date 01/01/2018
Where was it sold?
CA, IL, MA, NJ, NJ, MI, ,NY
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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