Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium, Item #41165, in 35 lb. pails.

Tova Industries INC recalled Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium, Item #41165, in 35 lb. pails. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 24, 2020.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Downstream recall from supplier. Possible metal shavings in ingredient." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Products were distributed to the following states: AR, CA, IL, LA, MI, NE, NM, NY, VA, WI, and WY. Product was also distributed to the United Arab Emirates." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Louisville, KY. The recall covers 36 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 18, 2020), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.