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Nationwide Honey Recall Update as FDA Issues Risk Warning
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Food inspectors have designated a nationwide recall of hundreds of honey products as the second-highest of three risk levels.
Queen Bee Gardens, a company in Wyoming, issued a voluntary recall on July 16 of hundreds of jars of its whipped honey products after internal checks raised concerns that some batches could contain small flakes of stainless steel.
On August 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorized the recall as Class II.
Newsweek contacted Queen Bee Gardens via its general inquiries email on Monday outside normal working hours.
Why It Matters
The FDA's classification of the Queen Bee Gardens recall as Class II signals a moderate health risk, indicating that use or exposure to the affected products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, while the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
What To Know
Queen Bee Gardens, based in Lovell, voluntarily recalled these affected products:
129 jars of QBee Whipped Honey Raspberry with the UPC 788394182358
112 jars of QBee Whipped Honey Pure with the UPC 788394182006
24 jars of QBee Whipped Honey Huckleberry with the UPC 788394182259
According to the FDA notice, the QBee Whipped Honey Raspberry and QBee Whipped Honey Pure products have the lot codes 206235 and were made on June 23. The QBee Whipped Honey Huckleberry has the lot code 206305 and was made on June 30.
The recall covers jars distributed throughout the United States. Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the affected honey immediately.
Stock image shows dripping honey.
Stock image shows dripping honey.
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What People Are Saying
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said of the recall risk categories on its website: "Class I—a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
"Class II—a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
"Class III—a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences."
What Happens Next
The recall of Queen Bee Gardens' honey products remains ongoing. Consumers in possession of the recalled jars are advised to discontinue use immediately and follow company or FDA guidance regarding returns or refunds.
Consumers who experience any health concerns related to the ingestion of these or similar products are encouraged to consult a medical professional and report the incident to the FDA's MedWatch program.
