Aveka Nutra SAF PRO RELAX +YF Dry Yeast Recall: Metal Contamination Risk
Aveka Nutra recalls SAF PRO RELAX +YF dry yeast (Product Code 73050) due to potential metal contamination. Consumers should check product code and expiration dates for affected lots.
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What happened, in plain English
Aveka Nutra is recalling SAF PRO RELAX +YF dry yeast (Product Code 73050) because it may contain metal pieces. This could cause injury if the yeast is consumed. The recall affects specific lots with expiration dates from November 8-13, 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19812-aveka-nutra-saf-pro-relax-yf-dry-yeast-recall-metal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19812-aveka-nutra-saf-pro-relax-yf-dry-yeast-recall-metal · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0602-2018
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“Aveka Nutra SAF PRO RELAX +YF Dry Yeast Recall: Metal Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19812-aveka-nutra-saf-pro-relax-yf-dry-yeast-recall-metal. Based on FDA recall #F-0602-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0602-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The dry yeast may contain metal pieces that could cause injury if ingested. Metal contamination in food products is uncommon but can lead to cuts or other injuries if the metal pieces are swallowed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased SAF PRO RELAX +YF dry yeast with Product Code 73050 between November 8-13, 2018. Bakers and food manufacturers using this yeast are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Product Code 73050 on the packaging. The affected lots have expiration dates from November 8 to November 13, 2018. The product was manufactured for Lesaffre Yeast Company in Milwaukee, WI.
- Brand
Aveka Nutra- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Look for Product Code 73050 on the packaging to identify if your yeast is affected.
Check Expiration Date
Verify the expiration date is between November 8 and November 13, 2018, for affected lots.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Iowa.
FDA distribution: “Product distributed to customer in Iowa.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Iowa.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this yeast safe to use?
The recall states the product may contain metal pieces, so it is not safe to use. Consumers should check if they have the affected lots and follow the action steps.
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Where this comes from
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-0602-2018 (January 11, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0602-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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