CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 14 Jan 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in, and sizes recalled
Town Food Service Equip Co is recalling Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in, and sizes, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Oct 2025 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
- H-0351-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98033
- Recalling firm
- Town Food Service Equip Co, Brooklyn, NY
- Brand
- CO Inc
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 17 Oct 2025
- FDA classified
- 5 Jan 2026
- Reported
- 14 Jan 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 17 Oct 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Classified by FDA | +80 days |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product found to contain leachable lead levels.
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
Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in 1QT, 1.5QT, 2 QT, and 3QT sizes; UPC Codes: 843784003559, 843784003566, 843784003573, 843784003580
Where it was distributed
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, Puerto Rico and Quebec City , Canada
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Questions about this recall
Is Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in, and sizes recalled?
Yes. Town Food Service Equip Co recalled Town Food Service EQ CO Inc. brand Aluminum Sauce Pans in, and sizes on 17 Oct 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number H-0351-2026.
Why was it recalled?
Product found to contain leachable lead levels.
Which lots are affected?
No other coding.
Where was it sold?
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, Puerto Rico and Quebec City , Canada
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 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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