63,000 Pounds of Oats Recalled Over Safety Concerns, FDA Warns

If you buy oats in bulk, check your pantry.

Grain Millers, a major supplier of oats, has recalled more than 63,000 pounds of rolled oats due to foreign object contamination—specifically plastic pieces.

The FDA classified the recall as a Class II risk—the second-highest risk level, meaning consumption may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Two Grain Millers products were originally recalled on February 11:

• Regular Rolled Oats #5
• Weight: 1,800 lbs.
• Lot #: 810239153
• Code: 250131N-1
• Quick Rolled Oats #21
• Weight: 1,600 lbs.
• Lot #: 811176
• Code: 250202N-2

In total, 63,200 lbs of oats were recalled—20 sacks of the Regular Rolled Oats and 17 sacks of the Quick Rolled Oats.

The recalled oats were distributed to two states:

The oats were distributed in bulk, which means they may not have been individually labeled.

The oats were recalled due to potential plastic contamination.

Foreign materials typically enter food at some point during production and pose a safety hazard if consumed.

The FDA gave the recall a Class II risk level on April 22, meaning that consuming the recalled oats “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” or that the possibility of serious health consequences is “remote.”

The FDA terminated the recall on April 25, but affected oats may still be in consumers’ homes.

If you suspect you purchased the recalled oats:

• Do not eat them.
• Return them to the place of purchase, or
• Throw them away.

If you buy oats in bulk, check with your store about sourcing details.