The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0812-2020·Announced 2020-03-18

Tova Industries Recalls Shaver Foods Gravy Beef Due to Metal Shavings

Tova Industries is recalling Shaver Foods brand Gravy Beef because of possible metal shavings in the ingredient. The product was distributed to 11 states and the United Arab Emirates.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. The hazard involves possible metal shavings, which poses a risk of injury (choking or internal damage) and aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risks or Class II recalls with potential for harm.

Plain-English summary

Tova Industries Inc is recalling Shaver Foods brand Gravy Beef, Item #35089, in 2 lb. metallic pouches. The recall is a downstream action taken because of possible metal shavings found in an ingredient. The affected product is identified by lots 22200291A and 04200421A.

The recall involves 120 cases, with 12 pouches per case. The product was distributed to the following states: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The product was also distributed to the United Arab Emirates.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Tova Industries Inc for further instructions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Shaver Foods brand Gravy Beef, Item #35089, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.
Affected units
120

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 (1)

  • Lots: 22200291A and 04200421A

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Tova Industries 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.

See all 22 products in this recall →