CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Good Source Soup Base Chicken recalled by Tova Industries

Tova Industries is recalling Good Source Soup Base Chicken, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot: 20200301H
Quantity recalled25 cases.

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-0803-2020
FDA event ID
85096
Recalling firm
Tova Industries, Louisville, KY
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
24 Feb 2020
FDA classified
6 Mar 2020
Reported
18 Mar 2020
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Soup

Timeline

24 Feb 2020Recall initiated by company
6 Mar 2020Classified by FDA+11 days
18 Mar 2020Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Downstream recall from supplier. Possible metal shavings in ingredient.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Good Source brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41535, in 35 lb. pails.

Where it was distributed

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.

ArkansasCaliforniaIllinoisLouisianaMichiganNebraskaNew MexicoNew YorkVirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Downstream recall from supplier. Possible metal shavings in ingredient.

Which lots are affected?

Lot: 20200301H

Where was it sold?

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.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

21 other products · FDA event 85096

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium recalled by Tova Industries.

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CLASS IIIndianhead Soup Base Beef Premium recalled by Tova IndustriesIndianheadTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
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CLASS IIIndianhead Vanilla Crystals recalled by Tova IndustriesIndianheadTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIShaver Foods Frosting Mix Chocolate Texas recalled by Tova IndustriesShaverTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIWilliam R Hill Soup Base Beef No MSG recalled by Tova IndustriesWilliam RTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIIndianhead Soup Base Chicken Premium recalled by Tova IndustriesIndianheadTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIWilliam R Hill Soup Base Chicken recalled by Tova IndustriesWilliam RTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIGood Source Soup Base Beef recalled by Tova IndustriesGood SourceTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIRiverside Brown Gravy recalled by Tova IndustriesRiverside BrownTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIMJ Kellner Milk Replacer, Vegan, Soy Based recalled by Tova IndustriesMJ KellnerTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIShaver Foods Gravy Chicken recalled by Tova IndustriesShaverTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIShaver Foods Gravy Beef recalled by Tova IndustriesShaverTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
CLASS IIAmerican Bounty Icing Mix Vanilla recalled by Tova IndustriesTova IndustriesForeign Material11 states
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