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Silva International Inc. Recall: Samples of dehydrated chipotle powder came back positive for gluten, possibly from wheat. Potential presence of wheat was not disclosed on label.
🇺🇸 United States
TerminatedClass II
Company
Silva International Inc.
Product
Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged…
Recall date
May 19, 2016
Terminated
March 6, 2018
Source
FDA
Reason for recall
Samples of dehydrated chipotle powder came back positive for gluten, possibly from wheat. Potential presence of wheat was not disclosed on label.
- Recall initiated
- Reported by source
- Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description
UPC
Quantity
Lot / code information
Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.
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Distribution
Product was shipped to locations in TX
OH
IL
CT
AL
FL
WI
CO and New Zealand
Official source record
Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-1590-2016
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Company
Silva International Inc.
Product description
Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.
Quantity
Not published in this source record
Reason
Samples of dehydrated chipotle powder came back positive for gluten, possibly from wheat. Potential presence of wheat was not disclosed on label.
Recall initiation date
May 19, 2016
Report date
July 20, 2016
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
March 6, 2018
Distribution pattern
Product was shipped to locations in TX, OH, IL, CT, AL, FL, WI, CO and New Zealand
UPC, lot, and code information
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Voluntary or mandated
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Initial notification method
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Source last updated
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Texas
1
Ohio
1
Illinois
1
Connecticut
1
Alabama
1
Florida
1
Wisconsin
1
Colorado
1
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