The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0818-2020·Announced 2020-03-18

Tova Industries Recalls Indianhead Vanilla Crystals Due to Metal Shavings

Tova Industries is recalling Indianhead Vanilla Crystals 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

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal shavings) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for potential physical injury hazards.

Plain-English summary

Tova Industries Inc is recalling Indianhead brand Vanilla Crystals, Item #80580, in 10 lb. bags inside boxes. The recall is a downstream action taken because of possible metal shavings found in an ingredient.

The affected product is identified by Lot 19200361H. A total of 16 cases were 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 should check their pantries for this specific product and lot number. If they have the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Indianhead brand Vanilla Crystals, Item #80580, in 10 lb. bag inside box
Affected units
16

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: 19200361H

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 →