CLASS III Food recall · Reported 26 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hillcrest Farms Poultry Gravy Mix in brown poly-lined recalled
National Foods Packaging is recalling Hillcrest Farms Poultry Gravy Mix in brown poly-lined, 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-0226-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75199
- Recalling firm
- National Foods Packaging, Cleveland, OH
- Brand
- Hillcrest
- 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
- Sauces & Condiments
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
Hillcrest Farms Poultry Gravy Mix in 25lb brown poly-lined bags
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: IN, TX, VA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.
Which lots are affected?
Item#10225; Mfr. date/Lot# 06/02/16; Shipped 06/03/16; UPC 0 85019 10225 9; Exp. 06/02/17
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 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
2 other products · FDA event 75199This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Low Sodium Chicken Base in white poly-lined paper recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Low Sodium Chicken Base in white poly-lined paper recalled | National Foods Packaging | Lead & Heavy Metals | Nationwide | |
| CLASS III | Chicken Base in white poly-lined paper recalled | National Foods Packaging | Lead & Heavy Metals | Nationwide |
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All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS III | Low Sodium Chicken Base in white poly-lined paper recalled | National Foods Packaging | Lead & Heavy Metals | Nationwide |
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