The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1446-2023·Announced 2023-08-23

Newly Weds Foods Heller's Modern Cure Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Newly Weds Foods is recalling Heller's Modern Cure in 50-lb quantities due to possible metal contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

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: FDA Class III classification with no reported illnesses or injuries. Metal contamination is a physical hazard, but the precautionary nature and Class III rating place this at Moderate severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling Newly Weds Foods R01395 Heller's Modern Cure in 50-pound quantities due to the potential for metal contamination.

The product may contain small pieces of metal, approximately 1mm in size or less. This contamination poses a potential risk of injury to consumers.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Affected product is identified by code 50823 30508DA006.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact Newly Weds Foods, Inc. directly. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Newly Weds Foods R01395 HELLER'S MODERN CURE 50lbs
Manufacturer
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Curing agent / Seasoning
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 (1)

  • 50823 30508DA006

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Newly Weds Foods, 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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