CLASS III Food recall · Reported 26 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chicken Base in white recalled by National Foods Packaging
National Foods Packaging is recalling National Foods Packaging Chicken Base in white, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0227-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75199
- Recalling firm
- National Foods Packaging, Cleveland, OH
- Brand
- National
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Sep 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Oct 2016
- Reported
- 26 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 16 Sep 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 26 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
National Foods Packaging Chicken Base in 25 lb white poly-lined paper bags
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: IN, TX, VA
Questions about this recall
Is Chicken Base in white recalled?
Yes. National Foods Packaging recalled Chicken Base in white on 16 Sep 2016. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0227-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
Item# 41220; Mfr. date/Lot# 08/22/16; Shipped 08/24/16; UPC 8 50194 41220 8; Exp. 08/24/17
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: IN, TX, VA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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