Woodland Foods LLC Recalls Woodland Gourmet Arrowroot Flour Due to Foreign Material
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Woodland Foods LLC is recalling 30,030 lbs of Woodland Gourmet Arrowroot Flour distributed in Kentucky due to the potential presence of foreign material.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Kentucky. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Woodland Foods LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of Woodland Gourmet Arrowroot Flour after identifying the possible presence of foreign material in the product. The recall was initiated on January 16, 2026, and has been classified by the FDA as a Class II recall.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 30,030 lbs of flour distributed in Kentucky. The specific details are as follows:
- Product Name: Woodland Gourmet Arrowroot Flour
- Item Code: H59EE86
- Packaging: 55 lb. bag in box
- Lot IDs: 2479025, 2478961, 2490352, 2495607, 2494472, 2495650, 2495529, 2495593
What You Should Do
Consumers and commercial entities in possession of the affected lots should immediately stop using the product. For information regarding returns, replacements, or refunds, contact Woodland Foods LLC at 3751 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087. The firm initially notified customers via email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit.
Why This Matters
The presence of foreign material in food products poses a potential physical hazard to consumers. An FDA Class II classification suggests that while the hazard is not typically life-threatening, it may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Source
Data provided by the FDA. Recall Number: H-0515-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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