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Class II, May Cause HarmF-1075-2013

10021 RM Honey Oat Bran Mixture - Hong Kong / Thailand (oats, oat bran, oat flour), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, Net WT 20 KILOS.

Recalled by Dakota Specialty Milling, INC on Feb 14, 2013

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Dakota Specialty Milling, INC recalled 10021 RM Honey Oat Bran Mixture - Hong Kong / Thailand (oats, oat bran, oat flour) in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 14, 2013.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter." 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 "AZ, AR, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, ND, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Fargo, ND. The recall covers 507.9400 CWTS = (62.6120 Hong Kong, 445.3280 Thailand) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 20, 2013), 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.

Reason for Recall

Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

Product Description

10021 RM Honey Oat Bran Mixture - Hong Kong / Thailand (oats, oat bran, oat flour), Roman Meal Company, Tacoma, Washington, Net WT 20 KILOS.

Distribution

AZ, AR, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, ND, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.