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Town Food Service Equip recalls Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in 1QT: contamination

January 14, 2026 · Town Food Service Equip Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProduct found to contain leachable lead levels.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Town Food Service Equip
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Reported by FDA
January 14, 2026
Recall started
October 17, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Sauces, spices and pantry
Reason type
Other contamination

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.

  • Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in 1QT, 1.5QT, 2 QT, and 3QT sizes; UPC Codes: 843784003559, 843784003566, 843784003573, 843784003580
    Quantity: Approximately 11,300 units
    Codes: No other coding.

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, Puerto Rico and Quebec City , Canada

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Town Food Service Equip recalled 1 product, including Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in 1QT, 1.5QT, 2 QT, and 3QT sizes; UPC Codes: 843784003559, 843784003566….

Why was it recalled?

Product found to contain leachable lead levels.

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?

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, Puerto Rico and Quebec City , Canada

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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Sources

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