Maryland Packaging, LTD. recalls Pure Cane Granulated Sugar, Single 10 lb. package, 156 paper bags on 2 1/2 CHEP pallets
Maryland Packaging recalls 10lb Pure Cane Granulated Sugar packages with possible metal wire foreign objects. Consumers should check product codes M0071A7 or M007:1B7 for affected items.
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Possible foreign object: metal wire
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What happened, in plain English
Maryland Packaging is recalling 10-pound Pure Cane Granulated Sugar packages that may contain metal wire. This foreign object could cause injury if ingested or if it cuts the mouth or throat. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15828-pure-cane-sugar-recall-metal-wire-hazard-in-10lb-packages.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15828-pure-cane-sugar-recall-metal-wire-hazard-in-10lb-packages · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0831-2020
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“Pure Cane Sugar Recall: Metal Wire Hazard in 10lb Packages.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15828-pure-cane-sugar-recall-metal-wire-hazard-in-10lb-packages. Based on FDA recall #F-0831-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0831-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sugar packages may contain metal wire as a foreign object. If the wire is ingested, it could cause cuts or injury to the mouth or throat. This is a low-risk hazard because the metal wire is unlikely to be swallowed by most people.
Who’s affected
Owners of 10lb Pure Cane Granulated Sugar packages with product codes M0071A7 or M0071B7 are affected. People who use sugar for cooking or baking are most at risk if they accidentally swallow the metal wire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product codes M0071A7 or M0071B7 on the packaging. The affected items are 10-pound Pure Cane Granulated Sugar packages sold in 156 paper bags on 2 1/2 CHEP pallets.
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Maryland Packaging- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Look for product codes M0071A7 or M0071B7 on the packaging to confirm if the item is affected.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for all sugar products?
No, this recall is only for 10-pound Pure Cane Granulated Sugar packages with specific product codes M0071A7 or M0071B7.
What should I do if I have the affected product?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so there is no action required beyond checking the product code.
How can I tell if the metal wire is dangerous?
The recall states that the metal wire could cause injury if ingested, but the risk is low as it is unlikely to be swallowed by most people.
Contact Maryland Packaging
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maryland Packaging to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0831-2020 — Maryland Packaging Maryland Packaging Hello, I own a Maryland Packaging that is covered by recall F-0831-2020 from Maryland Packaging. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0831-2020 (February 27, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0831-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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