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

William R Hill Soup Base Chicken recalled by Tova Industries

Tova Industries is recalling William R Hill 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: 40200341B

Quantity recalled140 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-0821-2020
FDA event ID: 85096
Recalling firm: Tova Industries, Louisville, KY
Brand: R Hill
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 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

William R Hill brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41178, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 6 pouches per case

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.

Arkansas California Illinois Louisiana Michigan Nebraska New Mexico New York Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Questions about this recall

Is William R Hill Soup Base Chicken recalled?

Yes. Tova Industries recalled William R Hill Soup Base Chicken on 24 Feb 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0821-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Downstream recall from supplier. Possible metal shavings in ingredient.

Which lots are affected?

Lot: 40200341B

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 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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