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Dakota Honey Company — Class II: Dakota Honey Company Spreadable Spun Honey, Salted Caramel. Stir before use. Produced i

MediumPublished May 20, 2026· AI-analyzed May 25, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Dakota Honey Company has initiated a Class II recall for its Spreadable Spun Honey (Salted Caramel) due to potential contamination with foreign objects, specifically stainless steel dust, flakes, or plastic shreds. The recall involves specific 4 oz and 12 oz plastic jars produced in Winner, South Dakota.

Who it affects

This recall affects Dakota Honey Company, food distributors, retailers carrying the specific UPCs (8 60012-41981 4 and 8 60010-57964 0), and quality assurance departments responsible for physical contaminant control.

Why it matters

The presence of metal or plastic fragments indicates a potential failure in equipment maintenance or material integrity during the manufacturing process. For regulatory professionals, an ongoing Class II designation suggests that while the health risk is not immediate or severe, the product violates safety standards and requires structured mitigation through CAPA to prevent recurrence of physical contamination.

Practical takeaway

Manufacturing teams should perform a root cause analysis on production equipment to identify potential points of stainless steel or plastic degradation. Regulatory and QA personnel should verify the removal of affected UPC lots (4 oz and 12 oz jars) from distribution channels and document the disposal or return process to satisfy ongoing recall requirements.

FDA source material

Class II. Reason: Foreign object (stainless steel dust/flakes or shreds of plastic). Product: Dakota Honey Company Spreadable Spun Honey, Salted Caramel. Stir before use. Produced in Winner, SD. Packaged in the following sized plastic jars: 1. Net Wt 4 oz (113g) UPC 8 60012-41981 4. 2. Net Wt 12 oz (340g) UPC 8 60010-57964 0.. Firm: Dakota Honey Company (Winner SD United States). Status: Ongoing.

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