KERRY, BUTTERMILK 987 CONTAINS MILK, Item # I2993.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg)

Kerry Foods recalled KERRY, BUTTERMILK 987 CONTAINS MILK in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jun 1, 2012.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are contaminated with metal fragments." 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, CA, MN, NV, NC, OR, IL, IN, MO, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI. CANADA, CHILE." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Beloit, WI. The recall covers 111 bg of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 27, 2012), 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.