Sqwincher drink powder recalled because of metal in product

Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. of Muscatine, IA, is recalling Sqwincher Electrolyte Beverage Mix powder because of potential foreign material in the product, specifically metal. According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration, the recall was initiated on Sept.

9, 2024 and is ongoing. In a letter sent to customers, Kent Precision Foods Group said that this recall is due to the potential presence of small aluminum pieces, 1mm – 4mm in size. The recalled products were distributed in Alabama, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Recalled products: 159016404 lot# 2B0165712: 5 GAL YIELD POWDER – ORANGE (16/47.66 OZ) 159016044 lot# 2B0158245: 2.5 GAL YIELD POWDER – ASSORTED (32/23.

83 OZ) Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.

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