Desiccated Coconut Distributed by: Phildesco , Inc. Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA

Phildesco INC. recalled Desiccated Coconut Distributed by: Phildesco , Inc. Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Apr 9, 2015.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Desiccated coconut may be contaminated with Salmonella based on third party laboratory testing." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "ND." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Somerville, NJ. The recall covers 1000 X 25 lbs. bags - 25,000 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 24, 2015), 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.