Over 250 jars of whipped honey recalled nationwide due to possible stainless steel contamination. FDA labels the risk as medically reversible but urges consumers to take immediate action.
A voluntary recall has been issued by Queen Bee Gardens, a Wyoming-based honey producer, following internal concerns of potential contamination in select batches of whipped honey. The recall, categorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Class II, indicates a moderate health risk, prompting nationwide consumer advisories.
Stainless Steel Fragments Suspected in Multiple Whipped Honey Batches
Queen Bee Gardens initiated the recall on July 16, after discovering that some of its whipped honey jars might contain small flakes of stainless steel, a possible byproduct of processing equipment. The recall includes three specific product variations distributed across the United States:
- 129 jars of QBee Whipped Honey Raspberry (UPC 788394182358)
- 112 jars of QBee Whipped Honey Pure (UPC 788394182006)
- 24 jars of QBee Whipped Honey Huckleberry (UPC 788394182259)
According to the FDA’s official notice, the affected Raspberry and Pure products bear lot code 206235, produced on June 23, while the Huckleberry variant was assigned lot code 206305, manufactured on June 30. These items were distributed across multiple states, with no restriction to a specific geographic area.
The recall remains voluntary, and no injuries or health issues have been reported to date. Nevertheless, the presence of metal fragments, even in minute quantities, presents a potential choking or digestive hazard, prompting the company and the FDA to advise consumers to immediately discontinue use of the listed items.
Class II Categorization Underscores Moderate but Manageable Risk
On August 1, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, which denotes a scenario where the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, and the likelihood of severe outcomes is remote. This risk level sits between Class I (most severe) and Class III (least severe), according to definitions published on the FDA’s website.
Consumers affected by the recall are advised to return or dispose of the jars as directed by Queen Bee Gardens or through FDA guidelines. Those experiencing symptoms or health effects potentially related to the recalled products should seek medical advice promptly and may also report the incident via the FDA’s MedWatch online reporting system.
