Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- February 26, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- American Laboratories
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 9 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- American Laboratories
- Product type
- Pepsin Powder
- Model numbers
- Manufacturing code: 001 Lot Code: 00160041 Reevaluation date: February 2, 2029
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- AZ, CA, FL, MO, NM, OH, SC, UT +1 more
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
February 26, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
April 1, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 8, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Potential Salmonella contamination.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact American Laboratories, LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
Pepsin is a digestive enzyme commonly used in food processing and industrial applications. The product is supplied in large bulk containers for use in manufacturing settings.
Why This Is Dangerous
If contaminated with Salmonella, the powder can lead to foodborne illness in end products or during handling in facilities.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall affects a bulk ingredient used in production. Direct consumer exposure depends on how end products are prepared and valued for safety.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for Item #FTI-G0193-00
- Verify Manufacturing code: 001
- Check Lot Code: 00160041
- Note Reevaluation date: February 2, 2029
Where to find product info
Label on drums/boxes will include manufacturing code and lot code.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing typically takes 4-8 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with FDA recall portal
- Contact supplier again with documentation
- Consider legal counsel if the company remains unresponsive
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify supplier recall status before use
- Maintain clear inventory records with lot codes
- Establish a recall workflow for bulk ingredients
- Confirm that future suppliers provide prompt recall notices
Documentation advice
Store recall notices, invoices, photos of labels, and all correspondence with the supplier
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Product Details
Pepsin 1:3000 Powder, 50 kg drums or boxes. Item #FTI-G0193-00. Manufactured by American Laboratories. Address: 5036 South 33rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68107. Packed in double poly-lined drums or boxes. Recall date: 2026-02-26. Quantity: 468 kg. Distribution: 11 direct wholesale accounts in AZ, CA, FL, MO, NM, OH, SC, UT, WI; 1 direct wholesale account in Australia.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Quantity recalled: 468 kg
- Reevaluation date: February 2 2029
- Recall status: ACTIVE
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