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A major oatmeal distributor recalled 63,000 pounds of oats over potential plastic contamination, according to Food and Drug Administration documents.
Grain Millers recalled 20 of its 1,800-pound totes of Regular Rolled Oats #5 and 17 of its 1,600-pound totes of Quick Rolled Oats #21.
The recalled oats were sent to California and Indiana, the FDA’s enforcement report shows.
The report states that the voluntary recall was terminated on April 25.
The recall was classified a Class II recall, meaning the FDA believes the recalled oats could, “cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
What to know about rolled oats
Grain Millers claims to be the “largest organic oat processor” in the world and is responsible for a quarter of all oats in North America, according to its website.
The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company says its regular rolled oats are used for breakfasts and other cooking and baking applications, while the quick rolled oats are commonly found in pouch oatmeal products.
No press release was issued for the recall and Grain Millers did not immediately respond to a request for comment April 27.
