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Food recall · FDA · Published February 20, 2020

Grain Processing Corporation recalls Pure Dent¿ B700 Food Corn Starch packaged in 50 lb bags

Grain Processing Corporation recalls 50-lb bags of Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch after metal slivers (1-30mm) were found in the product.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0794-2020FoodGrain Processing Corporation ›
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Recalling firmGrain Processing Corporation1600 Oregon St, N/A · Muscatine, IA 52761-1404
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What happened, in plain English

Grain Processing Corporation is recalling 50-pound bags of Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch because metal slivers between 1 and 30 mm were found in the product. This could cause injury if the corn starch is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15885-pure-dent-b700-food-corn-starch-recall-metal-slivers-found.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15885-pure-dent-b700-food-corn-starch-recall-metal-slivers-found · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0794-2020

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“Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch Recall: Metal Slivers Found.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15885-pure-dent-b700-food-corn-starch-recall-metal-slivers-found. Based on FDA recall #F-0794-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0794-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Metal slivers between 1 and 30 mm in length could cause injury if ingested. The hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use, but could lead to cuts or lacerations in the mouth or throat.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch in 50-lb bags from Grain Processing Corporation. People using the product for food preparation are most at risk if metal slivers are ingested.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 50-lb bags of Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch with lot number 1B000239979. The product was sold by Grain Processing Corporation.

  • Brand
    Grain Processing Corporation
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product

    Verify if your bag has lot number 1B000239979.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall is due to metal slivers found in the product, but the product is safe to use if the metal slivers are not ingested.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for 50-lb bags of Pure Dent B700 Food Corn Starch with lot number 1B000239979.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Grain Processing Corporation for further instructions.

Take action

Contact Grain Processing Corporation

We’ve drafted a message you can send Grain Processing Corporation to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0794-2020 — Grain Processing Corporation Grain Processing Corporation

Hello,

I own a Grain Processing Corporation that is covered by recall F-0794-2020 from Grain Processing Corporation.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0794-2020 (February 20, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0794-2020 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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