U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Voluntarily Recalls Certain Smokeless Tobacco Products Manufactured at its Franklin Park, IL Facility
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain
of its smokeless tobacco products, listed in the chart below, manufactured
at USSTC’s facility in Franklin Park, IL. USSTC has notified the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the recall and is working with federal
authorities on this matter.
USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of
foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select
cans. In each case, the object was visible to the consumer and there have
been no reports of consumer injury. Complaints have been received from
consumers in Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio.
The products at issue were manufactured solely in USSTC’s Franklin
Park, IL facility and distributed nationally.
The majority of USSTC’s cans are not affected, including Copenhagen
Fine Cut in a fiberboard can, Copenhagen Long Cut in a fiberboard can
and Copenhagen Long Cut Wintergreen in a plastic can.
USSTC is instructing wholesalers and retailers to segregate the recalled
products from their inventories. USSTC’s sales representatives will
assist wholesalers and retailers in returning the product.
A consumer who has any of the products listed in the table below should
not open or use the product. Consumers should contact USSTC at 1-866-201-9136
to return the product for a refund.
The select cans subject to this recall:
Cope Brand Products |
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Long Cut Straight |
This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”. |
Copenhagen Brand Products |
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Extra Long Cut Natural
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This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”. |
Husky Brand Products |
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Fine Cut Natural
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This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”. |
Skoal Brand Products |
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Bandit Mint
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This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”. |
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this
product may be reported to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products safety
reporting portal:
https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/fpsr/WorkflowLoginIO.aspx?metinstance=709428622019F34ADAB75147856347F95FEEDC7A.