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Food recall · FDA · Published February 24, 2020

Tova Industries Inc recalls Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium, Item #41165, in 35 lb. pails.

Tova Industries Inc recalls Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium (Item #411: 35 lb. pails) due to possible metal shavings. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0807-2020FoodIndianhead ›
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Recalling firmTova Industries Inc2902 Blankenbaker Rd · Louisville, KY 40299-3841
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What happened, in plain English

Tova Industries Inc has recalled Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium in 35 lb. pails (Lot: 21200381H) because metal shavings may be present. This could cause injury if the shavings get into food. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15842-indianhead-soup-base-beef-premium-recall-possible-metal-shavings.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15842-indianhead-soup-base-beef-premium-recall-possible-metal-shavings · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0807-2020

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“Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium Recall: Possible Metal Shavings.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15842-indianhead-soup-base-beef-premium-recall-possible-metal-shavings. Based on FDA recall #F-0807-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0807-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Metal shavings in the soup base could get into food and cause injury if swallowed. The hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium in 35 lb. pails with Lot number 21200381H. People who use the product for cooking are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium', item number 41165, and lot number 21200381H on the 35 lb. pails.

  • Brand
    Indianhead
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 22 products

All 22 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    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.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0801-2020American Bounty brand Icing Mix Vanilla, Item #32595, in 5 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.; Lot: 20200341B104 cases.
F-0802-2020Shaver Foods brand Frosting Mix Chocolate Texas, Item #32637, in 5 lb. metal pouch, 6 pouches per case.; Lots: 09200411B (61), 10200411B (61), 11200411B (55), and 12200411B (49).226 cases
F-0803-2020Good Source brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41535, in 35 lb. pails.; Lot: 20200301H25 cases.
F-0804-2020Good Source brand Soup Base Beef, Item #41060, in 35 lb. pails.; Lot: 21200301H23 cases
F-0805-2020Good Source brand Chicken Flavored Rice Meal, Item #47790, in 2 lb. metal pouches, 14 pouches per case.; Lot: 03200341A6 cases.
F-0806-2020Indianhead brand Soup Base Chicken Premium, Item #41640, in 35 lb. pails.; Lot: 20200381H108 cases.
F-0807-2020Indianhead brand Soup Base Beef Premium, Item #41165, in 35 lb. pails.; Lot: 21200381H36 cases.
F-0808-2020National Food Group brand Soup Base Vegetable, Item #42526, in 40 lb. paper bags.; Lot: 20200451H120 bags.
F-0809-2020Riverside brand Gravy Chicken, Item #35207, in 15 oz. metallic pouches, 8 pouches per case.; Lot: 09200301C98 cases.
F-0810-2020Riverside brand Brown Gravy, Item #35186, in 14 oz. metallic pouches, 48 pouches per case.; Lot: 11200301C42 cases.
F-0811-2020Shaver Foods brand Gravy Brown Roast, Item #35586, in 13 oz. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.; Lots: 19200281B, 18200281B, 14200281B, 16200281B, 17200291C, 13200291C, 15200291C, 14200291C, 09200351A, 06200351A, 17200381A, 07200381B, 11200381B, 15200381B, 16200381B, 06200381C, 05200381C, 13200381C, and 15200381C.8,718 cases.
F-0812-2020Shaver Foods brand Gravy Beef, Item #35089, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.; Lots: 22200291A and 04200421A120 cases.
F-0813-2020Shaver Foods brand Country Gravy, Item #35379, in 3 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.; Lots: 20200291A and 06200411C180 cases.
F-0814-2020Shaver Foods brand Gravy Chicken, Item #35213, in 2 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.; Lots: 21200291A and 13200411C120 cases.
F-0815-2020Shaver Foods brand Frosting Mix Vanilla, Item #32600, in 5 lb. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.; Lots: 02200411B (47); 03200411B (49); 04200411B (48); 05200411B (53)192 cases.
F-0816-2020William R Hill brand Soup Base Beef No MSG, Item #41175, in 1 lb. metallic pouches, 12 pouches per case.; Lot: 41200341B80 cases.
F-0817-2020American Bounty brand Chili Mix w/Beans, Item #46628, in 20.8 oz. metallic pouches, 6 pouches per case.; Lot: 24200341A225 cases.
F-0818-2020Indianhead brand Vanilla Crystals, Item #80580, in 10 lb. bag inside box; Lot: 19200361H16 cases
F-0819-2020MJ Kellner brand Milk Replacer, Vegan, Soy Based, Item #80286, in 22.7g, metallic pouch, 300 pouches per case; Lots: 02200341C; 03200351B; 02200351C; 04200351C; 05200351E; 05200371C; 03200371D; 04200371E485 cases
F-0820-2020American Bounty brand Soup Base Beef No MSG, Item #41178, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 12 pouches per case; Lots: 27200311C, 24200291A180 cases
F-0821-2020William R Hill brand Soup Base Chicken, Item #41178, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 6 pouches per case; Lot: 40200341B140 cases
F-0822-2020William R Hill brand Soup Base Beef, Item #41504, 1 lb, metallic pouch, 6 pouches per case; Lot: 42200341B140 cases
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot number 21200381H on the 35 lb. pails of Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall states possible metal shavings, but the product is not confirmed unsafe. Check the lot number for details.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Look for the product name 'Indianhead Soup Base Beef Premium', item number 41165, and lot number 21200381H on the 35 lb. pails.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Tova Industries Inc for further instructions.

Take action

Contact Indianhead

We’ve drafted a message you can send Indianhead to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-0807-2020 — Indianhead Indianhead

Hello,

I own a Indianhead that is covered by recall F-0807-2020 from Indianhead.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0807-2020 (February 24, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0807-2020 to see it in context.
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