Pepsin Full Strength Powder recalled for potential Salmonella contamination
American Laboratories is recalling Pepsin Full Strength Powder (50 kg drums/boxes, Item #5000545) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to wholesale accounts in multiple US states and Australia.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses have been reported in the source text, so per the rubric, the score is at most 3, but Salmonella contamination without reported illness qualifies as High (score 3).
Plain-English summary
American Laboratories, LLC is recalling Pepsin Full Strength Powder, 50 kg, Item #5000545, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product is packed in double poly-lined cardboard drums or boxes.
The affected product has Manufacturing code 294 and Lot Code 29460025, with a reevaluation date of January 20, 2029. A total of 400 kg was distributed to 11 direct wholesale accounts in Arizona, California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, and Wisconsin, as well as 1 direct wholesale account in Australia.
Consumers and businesses who have received this product should stop using it and contact American Laboratories, LLC at 5036 South 33rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107, for instructions on return or disposal. Salmonella can cause serious infection, particularly in vulnerable populations.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pepsin Full Strength Powder, 50 kg, Item #5000545, American Laboratories 5036 South 33rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. Packed in double poly-lined cardboard drums or boxes.
- Manufacturer
- American Laboratories, LLC
- Hazard
- salmonella
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Manufacturing code: 294 Lot Code: 29460025 Reevaluation date: January 20
- 2029
Distribution
Distributed in 9 states:
- AZ
- CA
- FL
- MO
- NM
- OH
- SC
- UT
- WI
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