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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall completedF-0160-2022/FDA enforcement
Carolina Ingredients·Food·Oct 7, 2021

Beef Gravy Mix Non-allergen N715025 NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm was notified by their customer of possible lead in their products. The firm sent samples of the product to a lab for evaluation. Some samples were found with elevated…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall completed · classified by the FDAIN, GAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCarolina Ingredients
Recalling firmCarolina IngredientsRock Hill, SC, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #12771, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 09/24/2020, Best By 03/24/2021 Lot #27336, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 10/05/2020, Best By 04/05/2021 Lot #27366, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 10/08/2020, Best By 04/08/2021 Lot #27554, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 10/21/2020, Best By 04/21/2021 Lot #28444, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 01/04/2021, Best By 07/04/2021 Lot #28534, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 01/13/2021, Best By 07/13/2021 Lot #29322, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 03/15/2021, Best By 09/15/2021 Lot #29569, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 04/07/2021, Best By 10/07/2021 Lot #30884, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 07/27/2021, Best By 01/27/2022 Lot #31078, N715025, 715025, Mfr. Date 08/11/2021, Best By 02/11/2022
Distribution area
INGA

All product was shipped to one customer in GA.

United States

Quantity affected2, 715/50 lb bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 24, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0160-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Carolina Ingredients initiated this food recall on October 7, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by their customer of possible lead in their products. The firm sent samples of the product to a lab for evaluation. Some samples were found with elevated lead levels. The FDA report lists distribution as: All product was shipped to one customer in GA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by their customer of possible lead in their products. The firm sent samples of the product to a lab for evaluation. Some samples were found with elevated lead levels

Beef Gravy Mix Non-allergen N715025 NET WT was made or distributed by Carolina Ingredients in Rock Hill, SC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0160-2022, dated November 24, 2021.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Lead contamination

Possible health effects

Lead can affect the nervous system and is especially harmful to children and pregnant people. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue or headaches, but some exposed people have no obvious symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Health effects depend on the amount and duration of exposure; there is no safe blood lead level in children.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, young children, pregnant people and anyone with repeated exposure are at greatest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it.
  2. 2Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal.
  3. 3If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Do not use home remedies or ignore possible exposure; clinical testing is the appropriate next step.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Beef Gravy Mix Non-allergen N715025 NET WT recall?

Carolina Ingredients recalled Beef Gravy Mix Non-allergen N715025 NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0160-2022. The firm was notified by their customer of possible lead in their products. The firm sent samples of the product to a lab for evaluation. Some samples were found with elevated…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the affected product and prevent children from handling it. Keep the packaging and ask the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow local guidance for safe disposal. If a child or pregnant person may have been exposed, contact a healthcare professional about blood lead testing.

Is the Carolina Ingredients recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall completed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0160-2022. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.