Kerry Upgrade Bio WS Food Recall: Bacillus cereus Contamination
Kerry recalls 50-lb Upgrade Bio WS (Item : 5R01451) due to Bacillus cereus contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact Kerry for details.
Recall notice
Upgrade Bio WS has been identified as being adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
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What happened, in plain English
Kerry is recalling a 50-pound Upgrade Bio WS product because it contains Bacillus cereus, a harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning. This recall affects consumers who purchased this specific product from retailers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22789-kerry-upgrade-bio-ws-food-recall-bacillus-cereus-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22789-kerry-upgrade-bio-ws-food-recall-bacillus-cereus-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0946-2017
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“Kerry Upgrade Bio WS Food Recall: Bacillus cereus Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22789-kerry-upgrade-bio-ws-food-recall-bacillus-cereus-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-0946-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0946-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Bacillus cereus is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning when consumed. This contamination occurs in the product during manufacturing, leading to potential illness if the product is eaten.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Kerry Upgrade Bio WS (Item 5R01451) with lot number 1117671101 is affected. The risk is higher for people with weakened immune systems.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Kerry Upgrade Bio WS', net weight of 50 lbs, and lot number 1117671101 on the packaging.
- Brand
Kerry- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the product name 'Kerry Upgrade Bio WS', net weight of 50 lbs, and lot number 1117671101 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “CT, FL, NY, and MN” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, New York.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.7 years 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.
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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-0946-2017 (December 1, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0946-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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