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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.
- Manufacturer
- Tova Industries Inc
- Category
- Food — Canned / Pouched Meat
- 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
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.
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