Product Recall Number: 19-081
Why was WIC nutrition plates recalled?
The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.
Product Recall Number: 19-081
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-03-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: WIC nutrition plates
Description: This recall involves WIC nutrition plates which illustrate the recommended distribution of the food groups. The plates contain dividers that include labels and colorful pictures showing the portion sizes for protein, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. The plates are 12 inches long x 9 inches wide. The back of WIC Nutrition Plate has the safety label, Brush Art website and logo, date code of 7-18 and location of manufacture. The units that have an engraved stamp of ISP219 are not subject to recall.
Hazard Description: The plates are incorrectly labeled as microwave-safe. They contain aluminum, which poses a fire hazard if microwaved.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 98,000
Incidents: Brush Art has received two reports of plates catching fire while in the microwave and one report of the plate melting. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plates, and return them to their WIC Clinic for free replacement plates. Replacement plates are being manufactured and will be sent to Indiana WIC clinics when they become available.
Sold At: Distributed as a free promotional item exclusively by WIC clinics located in Indiana from August 2018 through November 2018.
Importers: Brush Art Corp., of Downs, Kan.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed