Check Your Pantry! 63,000 Pounds of Oats Recalled Over Risk of Plastic Contamination
No illnesses reported yet, but here’s how to know if your oats are part of the recall
Oats are both a baking and breakfast staple; however, amid many recent food recalls, it’s a good idea to err on the side of caution when choosing your brand. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of Grain Millers rolled oats due to the presence of potential foreign materials, resulting in the removal of 63,000 pounds. Read on to discover which items are affected and how to stay safe.
Inside the Grain Millers oats recall
While an official alert was issued on April 18, the FDA initiated a recall of Grain Millers’ oats on February 11, stating that 63,000 lbs of two types of rolled oats—regular and quick—contained potential foreign materials (plastic).
The report didn’t specify how the plastic was discovered. However, it’s worth noting that according to Grain Millers Inc’s website, they’re “the world’s largest organic oat processor,” making about a quarter of all oats in North America.
Grain Millers is based in Eden Prairie, MN, but the oats in the recall were harvested in Canada.
The difference between regular and quick rolled oats
Grain Millers says regular rolled oats are sometimes referred to as “old-fashioned oats” and can be used for oatmeal or as an ingredient in cookies, breads or granola. Conversely, quick rolled oats are known as “instant oats and are more likely to be used in microwavable oatmeal packets or granola bars.
How to tell if your oats are part of the recall
Wondering if your oats are part of the recall? The report from the FDA says the rolled oats were packaged in bulk poly “supersacks,” with the following details:
- 1800 LB Regular Rolled Oats #5: These have a product ID of 810239153, and the code information is 250131N-1.
- 1,600 LB Quick Rolled Oats #21: These have a product ID of 811176, and the code information is 250202N-2.
20 totes of the regular rolled oats were part of the recall, while 17 totes of the quick rolled oats were pulled. Both products were manufactured at Grain Millers, 1 Grain Millers Drive, Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4, and are products of Canada.
Where were the recalled oats sold?
The affected items were distributed to bakeries or other businesses that require bulk shipments in California and Indiana.
At this point, no one has reported any illnesses or injuries from eating the oats, and the FDA has not yet assigned a class to the recall.
While Grain Millers hasn’t said anything about the recalled oats, the company says it values quality and safety for all its products and consumers.
“Even though we have grown exponentially since our beginnings, we are still passionate about each and every link in the supply chain,” the website states. “Being a leader brings responsibility, something we don’t take lightly. That’s why we never stop looking for new ways to enhance the safety, quality and delivery of ingredients, from the field to the table.”
What to do if you have the recalled oats
Since the FDA hasn’t classified the recall, it’s challenging to determine the potential health risks. However, it’s best to discard any affected products and avoid consuming them further.
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