American Snuff Co., ASC, has issued a voluntary recall of certain batches of Kodiak Premium Wintergreen Longcut Tobacco, which were produced at their factory in Clarksville, Tennessee and sold in 18 states. The recall is due to potential metallic contamination.
The company has reported the voluntary recall to the US Food and Drug Administration and is working with the agency to address the issue. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that certain batches of the product may contain metal foreign objects, which may or may not be visible to consumers. This issue was identified during a routine inspection that found problems with the production equipment, leading to wear and tear between metal components. This wear and tear could potentially result in metal fragments coming into contact with the tobacco during the production process.
So far, no products containing these foreign objects have been found, and the company has not received any consumer complaints or reports of consumer harm. Other products from American Snuff Co., including other varieties of Kodiak, Grizzly, Hawken, and Cougar smokeless tobacco products, as well as all loose leaf, twisted, dry snuff, and plug products, have not been affected. Wholesalers and retailers have been instructed to separate the recalled Kodiak Premium Wintergreen Longcut tobacco from their inventory.
The company is urging consumers who have purchased the affected product to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers with questions can contact American Snuff Co., ASC’s customer service at 1-800-258-8666.
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