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Lower risk Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published November 22, 2016

H.J. Heinz Recalls Pork-Labelled Gravy Due to Undeclared Allergens

H.J. Heinz recalls 5,022 pounds of gravy mislabeled as pork gravy containing undeclared milk and soy allergens. Consumers urged not to consume or discard products.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #111-2016Meat & poultryH.J. Heinz ›
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What happened, in plain English

H.J. Heinz is recalling approximately 5,022 pounds of gravy that was incorrectly labeled as pork gravy but contains undeclared milk and soy allergens. This mislabeling could pose a risk for people with allergies to these ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275642-h-j-heinz-recalls-pork-labelled-gravy-due-to-undeclared.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275642-h-j-heinz-recalls-pork-labelled-gravy-due-to-undeclared · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #111-2016

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“H.J. Heinz Recalls Pork-Labelled Gravy Due to Undeclared Allergens.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275642-h-j-heinz-recalls-pork-labelled-gravy-due-to-undeclared. Based on USDA FSIS recall #111-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/h.j.-heinz-co.-recalls-products-incorrectly-labeled-pork-gravy-due-misbranding-and).

Why it’s dangerous

The gravy was labeled as pork gravy but contains milk and soy, which are known allergens not declared on the label. This mislabeling could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to these ingredients.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the mislabeled gravy products is affected. People with milk or soy allergies are at higher risk due to the undeclared allergens.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for jars labeled 'Heinz Homestyle Pork Gravy' with a Best By date of 12/28/2017 and case numbers MU6F04. The products were produced on June 4, 2016.

  • Brand
    H.J. Heinz
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Discard or return the mislabeled gravy products to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2017.

1. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Nov 22, 201612. FSIS closed the recall: 2017220162017
  1. USDA FSIS announced the recall
  2. FSIS closed the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Are there any reported injuries from this product?

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #111-2016 (November 22, 2016)
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