Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g. UPC 78742-14161, and Net Wt. 32 oz. (2 LB) 907g, UPC 78742-14165 Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716

Healthy Food Ingredients recalled Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 LB) 454g. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Apr 21, 2018.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Great Value Organic Ground Flax Seed has the potential to contain metal fragments." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "CA." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Fargo, ND. The recall covers 8,182 lbs. total (4543 units) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 23, 2018), 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.