The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0227-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

National Foods Packaging Recalls Chicken Base Due to Lead Contamination

National Foods Packaging Inc is recalling 8,825 lb of Chicken Base because a spice ingredient contained elevated levels of lead. The product was distributed in Indiana, Texas, and Virginia.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves lead contamination, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

National Foods Packaging Inc is recalling 8,825 lb of Chicken Base packaged in 25 lb white poly-lined paper bags. The recall is being issued because the product contains a spice that was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.

The affected product is identified by Item# 41220, Mfr. date/Lot# 08/22/16, Shipped 08/24/16, UPC 8 50194 41220 8, and Exp. 08/24/17. The product was distributed nationwide to the states of Indiana, Texas, and Virginia.

Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
National Foods Packaging Chicken Base in 25 lb white poly-lined paper bags
Manufacturer
National Foods Packaging Inc
Category
Food — Food Ingredients / Base
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Item# 41220
  • Mfr. date/Lot# 08/22/16
  • Shipped 08/24/16
  • UPC 8 50194 41220 8
  • Exp. 08/24/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by National Foods Packaging Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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