Health & Fitness

Oatmeal Sold in Michigan Recalled Due to Health Risk

No illnesses have been associated with some packages of Homestat Farms' organic steel-cut oats.

Homestat Farms is recalling some of its 42-ounce packages of Organic Steel Cut Oats & Chia with Flax and Rye Flakes in Michigan and 15 other states because of a threat of Salmonella.

A supplier informed Dublin, OH-based Homestat Farm of the possible health risk after contamination was found in flax seed provided to another customer. No illnesses have been reported.

The products were distributed at Sam’s Club retail stores.

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The product comes in a 42 ounce carton UPC 8 35882 00620 4 marked with Best Buy: 03/16/17-1, 03/16/18-1, 03/19/17-1, 03/19/17-2, 03/23/17-1, 03/23/17-2, 03/24/17-1, 03/26/17-1, 03/26/17-2, 04/08/17-2. The best buy date can be found embossed on the bottom flap of box next to the bar code.

Consumers who bought the product should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed to (800) 819-3918 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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