- Product, as FDA describes it
- Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Bob's Red Mill brand, packaged in Standup Pouch (24oz). Each case consists of 4/24 oz. pouches. RETAIL Pouch UPC 0 39978 02910 2. RETAIL Case UPC 10039978029109. Organic Amaranth Grain Gluten Free, Organic Amaranth Grain, packaged in Kraft paper bulk bags (25 lbs). BULK bag UPC 0 39978 10910 1. The RETAIL label is read in parts: "***BASIC COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Pifaf: Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes***Cereal: Bring 2 1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes***". The BULK label is read in parts: "***Basic Cooking Instructions: Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add 1 cup amaranth. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes***".
- Reason, in FDA's words
- Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
- Codes on the package
- RETAIL Pouch (24oz): Mfg: 6000S244 Lot code: 319825 Best By: 27 APR 2024 Mfg: 6000S244 Lot code: 322372 Best By: 11 JUN 2024 BULK Bag (25lb): Mfg: 6000B25 Lot code: 320968 Best by: 06 MAY 2024
- Where it was sold
- Distributed in CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, and WA. Distributed in Philippines.
- Amount recalled
- 4,424.5 cases (4/24 oz. pouches per case); 26 bags (25 lbs. per bag)
- Status
- Ended Oct 19, 2022 (FDA lists it as terminated)
- FDA recall number
- F-1580-2022