CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
National Food Group Soup Base Vegetable recalled by Tova Industries
Tova Industries is recalling National Food Group Soup Base Vegetable, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0808-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85096
- Recalling firm
- Tova Industries, Louisville, KY
- Brand
- National
- 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
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Soup
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Mar 2020 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 18 Mar 2020 | Published 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
National Food Group brand Soup Base Vegetable, Item #42526, in 40 lb. paper bags.
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: 20200451H
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 85096This 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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