CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Terra Alba Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate recalled by Harrison Gypsum

Harrison Gypsum is recalling Terra Alba Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot numbers 2006, 2007, and 2008
Quantity recalled1,893,438 pounds

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-0236-2020
FDA event ID
84194
Recalling firm
Harrison Gypsum, Bessie, OK
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
4 Nov 2019
FDA classified
10 Dec 2019
Reported
18 Dec 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Other

Timeline

4 Nov 2019Recall initiated by company
10 Dec 2019Classified by FDA+36 days
18 Dec 2019Published 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 contamination with Salmonella.

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

Terra Alba Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate packaged in 50 lb. bags; 25 lb. bags; 800kg (1764 lb.) bulk bags; 2000 lb. bulk bags; or approximately 45,000- 48,000 lb. bulk pneumatic tanks

Where it was distributed

States within the US: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky Maryland, New Jersey, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Iowa, Wisconsin; And the following countries - Peru, Canada, Australia, Vietnam

CaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMarylandNebraskaNew JerseyNew MexicoOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible contamination with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Lot numbers 2006, 2007, and 2008

Where was it sold?

States within the US: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky Maryland, New Jersey, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Iowa, Wisconsin; And the following countries - Peru, Canada, Australia, Vietnam

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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