Tova Industries recalls Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium and 21 more: foreign object
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Tova Industries
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Reported by FDA
- March 18, 2020
- Recall started
- February 24, 2020
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Meat and poultry
- Reason type
- Foreign material
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium, Item #41165, in 35 lb. pails.
Quantity: 36 cases.
Codes: Lot: 21200381H - Shaver Foods brand Gravy Brown Roast, Item #35586, in 13 oz. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.
Quantity: 8,718 cases.
Codes: Lots: 19200281B, 18200281B, 14200281B, 16200281B, 17200291C, 13200291C, 15200291C, 14200291C, 09200351A, 06200351A, 17200381A, 07200381B, 11200381B, 15200381B, 16200381B, 06200381C, 05200381C, 13200381C, and 15200381C. - American Bounty brand Soup Base Beef No MSG, Item #41178, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 12 pouches per case
Quantity: 180 cases
Codes: Lots: 27200311C, 24200291A - American Bounty brand Chili Mix w/Beans, Item #46628, in 20.8 oz. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.
Quantity: 225 cases.
Codes: Lot: 24200341A - Shaver Foods brand Country Gravy, Item #35379, in 3 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.
Quantity: 180 cases.
Codes: Lots: 20200291A and 06200411C - William R Hill brand Soup Base Beef, Item #41504, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 6 pouches per case
Quantity: 140 cases
Codes: Lot: 42200341B - Shaver Foods brand Frosting Mix Vanilla, Item #32600, in 5 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.
Quantity: 192 cases.
Codes: Lots: 02200411B (47); 03200411B (49); 04200411B (48); 05200411B (53) - Riverside brand Gravy Chicken, Item #35207, in 15 oz. metallic pouches, 8 pouches per case.
Quantity: 98 cases.
Codes: Lot: 09200301C - Good Source brand Chicken Flavored Rice Meal, Item #47790, in 2 lb. metal pouches, 14 pouches per case.
Quantity: 6 cases.
Codes: Lot: 03200341A - Indianhead brand Vanilla Crystals, Item #80580, in 10 lb. bag inside box
Quantity: 16 cases
Codes: Lot: 19200361H - Shaver Foods brand Frosting Mix Chocolate Texas, Item #32637, in 5 lb. metal pouch, 6 pouches per case.
Quantity: 226 cases
Codes: Lots: 09200411B (61), 10200411B (61), 11200411B (55), and 12200411B (49). - William R Hill brand Soup Base Beef No MSG, Item #41175, in 1 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.
Quantity: 80 cases.
Codes: Lot: 41200341B - Indianhead brand Soup Base Chicken Premium, Item #41640, in 35 lb. pails.
Quantity: 108 cases.
Codes: Lot: 20200381H - William R Hill brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41178, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 6 pouches per case
Quantity: 140 cases
Codes: Lot: 40200341B - Good Source brand Soup Base Beef, Item #41060, in 35 lb. pails.
Quantity: 23 cases
Codes: Lot: 21200301H - Riverside brand Brown Gravy, Item #35186, in 14 oz. metallic pouches, 48 pouches per case.
Quantity: 42 cases.
Codes: Lot: 11200301C - MJ Kellner brand Milk Replacer, Vegan, Soy Based, Item #80286, in 22.7g, metallic pouch, 300 pouches per case
Quantity: 485 cases
Codes: Lots: 02200341C; 03200351B; 02200351C; 04200351C; 05200351E; 05200371C; 03200371D; 04200371E - Shaver Foods brand Gravy Chicken, Item #35213, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.
Quantity: 120 cases.
Codes: Lots: 21200291A and 13200411C - Shaver Foods brand Gravy Beef, Item #35089, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.
Quantity: 120 cases.
Codes: Lots: 22200291A and 04200421A - American Bounty brand Icing Mix Vanilla, Item #32595, in 5 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.
Quantity: 104 cases.
Codes: Lot: 20200341B - Good Source brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41535, in 35 lb. pails.
Quantity: 25 cases.
Codes: Lot: 20200301H - National Food Group brand Soup Base Vegetable, Item #42526, in 40 lb. paper bags.
Quantity: 120 bags.
Codes: Lot: 20200451H
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed to the following states: AR, CA, IL, LA, MI, NE, NM, NY, VA, WI, and WY. Product was also distributed to the United Arab Emirates.
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Tova Industries recalled 22 products, including Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium, Item #41165, in 35 lb. pails..
Why was it recalled?
Downstream recall from supplier. Possible metal shavings in ingredient.
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Products were distributed to the following states: AR, CA, IL, LA, MI, NE, NM, NY, VA, WI, and WY. Product was also distributed to the United Arab Emirates.
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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