63,000 Pounds of Oatmeal Recalled in Indiana and California Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

63,000 pounds of oatmeal that was distributed to Indiana, as well as California, has been recalled.

Grain Millers Is Behind the Oats Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Material

Grain Millers, a company that prides itself on being "a trusted ingredient partner specializing in providing consistently good food and ingredients throughout the supply chain," has issued a recall due to concerns of contamination with foreign materials.

FDA Classifies the Recall as Class II, Indicating a Moderate Health Risk

The Food and Drug Administration labeled this a Class II recall. This means that the federal agency believes the affected product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

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Grain Millers Plays a Major Role in the North American Oat Supply Chain

According to a report from WBIW, Grain Millers is responsible for a quarter of the oat supply across North America.

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More Than 63,000 Pounds of Quick and Regular Rolled Oats Are Affected by the Recall

The recalled products were shipped in 1,800 and 1,600-pound totes of regular rolled oats #5 and Quick Rolled Oats #21, respectively, after it was discovered that the 63,000 pounds of product may be contaminated with small pieces of plastic. See the FDA report here.

Consumers Can Learn More About the Recall by Visiting the Official FDA Website

To learn more about the recall, you can visit the FDA website.

While it may not affect the average consumer, this recall serves as a good reminder to keep an eye on the ingredients in our kitchens. Whether you’ve got dietary restrictions, food safety concerns, or maybe you just ran out of eggs, there are plenty of alternatives you can turn to. Keep reading to find 18 egg substitutes you can use in your next baking project. You might even find a new favorite!