Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade Recalled by Omya Inc Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: November 6, 2012
Company: Omya Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Omya Inc directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Ground limestone also known as calcium carbonate. Omya's food grade ground limestone products. All bulk with no product labeling. Product Container Size Omya-Cal FG-10 AZ 50 lb. bags 2500 lb. bulk bags 2000 lb. bulk bags Omya-Cal FG-4 AZ 50 lb. bags Omya-Cal FG-15 AZ 2500 lb. bulk bags

Quantity: 922,250 lbs

Why Was This Recalled?

Omya Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of food grade ground limestone products processed at its Superior, Arizona plant because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Omya Inc

Omya Inc has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report