Ingredion ULTRA-TEX4 Food Starch in 50lb paper bags, product code 32166102CA

Ingredion Incorporated recalled Ingredion ULTRA-TEX4 Food Starch in 50lb paper bags, product code 32166102CA in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jan 7, 2020.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Foreign material. Potential for fragments of stainless steel wire in the product. Fragments are approximately 0.19mm in diameter with varying lengths of 1mm 20mm in length." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "CA, GA, IL, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH Australia, Columbia, Indonesia, Vietnam." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Westchester, IL. The recall covers 140,450 pounds of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 5, 2020), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.