CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Aug 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP, Powder recalled by Jost Chemical
Jost Chemical is recalling Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP, Powder, distributed in Arizona, California, Iowa, Utah. The recall was initiated on 22 Jun 2023 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-1297-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92591
- Recalling firm
- Jost Chemical, Saint Louis, MO
- Brand
- Zinc Sulfate
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Jun 2023
- FDA classified
- 27 Jul 2023
- Reported
- 2 Aug 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jul 2023 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP may contain elevated levels of lead.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP, Powder. Net Wt: 55 lb / 25 kg. Jost Chemical 8150 Lackland, St. Louis, MO 63114. Caution: For Manufacturing, Processing, or Repacking.
Where it was distributed
Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Israel, United States (AZ, CA, IA, UT)
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate, USP may contain elevated levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 29892013
Where was it sold?
Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Israel, United States (AZ, CA, IA, UT)
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.
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