The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0817-2020·Announced 2020-03-18

Tova Industries Recalls American Bounty Chili Mix Due to Metal Shavings

Tova Industries is recalling American Bounty Chili Mix w/Beans because of possible metal shavings in an ingredient. The recall covers 225 cases distributed to 11 states and the UAE.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a physical hazard (metal shavings) that poses a risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tova Industries Inc is recalling American Bounty brand Chili Mix w/Beans, Item #46628, in 20.8 oz. metallic pouches. The recall is a downstream action taken because of possible metal shavings found in an ingredient. The affected product is identified by Lot 24200341A.

The recall involves 225 cases, with 6 pouches per case. The product was distributed to the following states: AR, CA, IL, LA, MI, NE, NM, NY, VA, WI, and WY. 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. This recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
American Bounty brand Chili Mix w/Beans, Item #46628, in 20.8 oz. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.
Manufacturer
Tova Industries Inc
Category
Food — Canned / Pouched Foods
Hazard
Affected units
225

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)

  • Lot: 24200341A

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.

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