Thumb Oilseed Producers’ Cooperative of Ubly, MI. has recalled certain shipments
of soybean grits and flour because they have the potential to be contaminated
with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened
immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever,
diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare
circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into
the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recalled soybean grits and flour were distributed to a limited group of
wholesale customers located around the nation. These customers have been
contacted by Thumb Oilseed and are reviewing this inventories and production
processes and taking the necessary steps to protect consumer health, including,
if necessary, sub recalls.
The product is labeled with Soy Beginnings or Nexsoy brands; packaged in 40#
paper bags. Feed is packaged in 1500# totes. (Lot numbers include TF121608
through TF012210, TG121608 through TG010510).
The recall resulted from routine sampling programs conducted by the company and
its wholesale customers. Thumb Oilseed has suspended production and distribution
of the potential affected products and is cooperating with the US Food and Drug
Administration and Michigan Department of Agriculture in investigating the
situation.
The recall does not involve soy oil products produced by Thumb Oilseed.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 989-658-2344 between 9:00 am
and 4:00 pm EST Monday-Friday.