Omya Inc: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-0741-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product Container Size Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ 50 lb. bags 2500 lb. bulk bags 2000 lb. bulk bags Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ 50 lb. bags Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ 2500 lb. bulk bags

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: November 6, 2012

Date Posted: December 12, 2012

Recall Number: F-0741-2013

Event ID: 63648

Reason for Recall:

Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Superior, Arizona plant because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 922,250 lbs

Code Information:

Lot numbers Z227510511 Z227500511 Z227500511 Z227510409 Z230310409 Z228400712 Z228200712

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide in the US: TX, MN, CA, LA, IL, AZ and Worldwide to Mexico.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated