Fontana Flavors, Inc — Class I: VG7274D1 Natural Cream of Mushroom Type Flavor, Net Weight: 50 lbs. bag. Item #: R5302.
Fontana Flavors, Inc has initiated a Class I recall for its Natural Cream of Mushroom Type Flavor (Item #R5302) packaged in 50 lb bags. The action was taken because the product was manufactured using milk powder that was recalled by a supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination.
This recall affects food manufacturers and processors who utilize this specific flavor ingredient in further production. It specifically impacts Quality and Supply Chain departments at Fontana Flavors and their downstream industrial customers.
A Class I designation indicates a high risk of serious adverse health consequences or death. This situation highlights the critical regulatory risk of 'pass-through' contamination from raw material suppliers. Supply chain transparency is essential here, as the primary manufacturer's compliance is contingent upon the safety of the upstream ingredient provider. Regulatory teams should anticipate increased scrutiny regarding supplier verification under FSMA mandates.
QA and Procurement teams should immediately verify if Item #R5302 is in inventory. Impacted material must be quarantined. Review supplier qualification programs to ensure secondary notification systems for upstream ingredient recalls are robust.
Class I. Reason: Product was made with milk powder recalled by the supplier due to Salmonella contamination.. Product: VG7274D1 Natural Cream of Mushroom Type Flavor, Net Weight: 50 lbs. bag. Item #: R5302. For Further Processing. Fontana Flavors, Janesville, WI.. Firm: Fontana Flavors, Inc (Janesville WI United States). Status: Ongoing.
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