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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0803-2016/FDA enforcement
Ingredients Corporation of America·Food·Feb 16, 2016

Big Bob Gibson B-b-q Seasoning and Dry Rub, 6.35 OZ, 180.0225 g., Distributed by Mrs

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Glass shards were found in a sealed bag of dehydrated minced garlic. Parts of this shipment of garlic were used to manufacture other products.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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 closed · classified by the FDAMS, AL, TN, TXMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameIngredients Corporation of America
Recalling firmIngredients Corporation of AmericaMemphis, TN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • lot number 19207
Distribution area
MSALTNTX

MS, AL, TN, TX

United States

Quantity affected1800 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 30, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0803-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ingredients Corporation of America initiated this food recall on February 16, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Glass shards were found in a sealed bag of dehydrated minced garlic. Parts of this shipment of garlic were used to manufacture other products. The FDA report lists distribution as: MS, AL, TN, TX.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Glass shards were found in a sealed bag of dehydrated minced garlic. Parts of this shipment of garlic were used to manufacture other products.

Big Bob Gibson B-b-q Seasoning and Dry Rub, 6.35 OZ, 180.0225 g., Distributed by Mrs was made or distributed by Ingredients Corporation of America in Memphis, TN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0803-2016, dated March 30, 2016.

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, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

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

Glass contamination

Possible health effects

Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

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 Big Bob Gibson B-b-q Seasoning and Dry Rub, 6.35 OZ, 180.0225 g., Distributed by Mrs recall?

Ingredients Corporation of America recalled Big Bob Gibson B-b-q Seasoning and Dry Rub, 6.35 OZ, 180.0225 g., Distributed by Mrs in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0803-2016. Glass shards were found in a sealed bag of dehydrated minced garlic. Parts of this shipment of garlic were used to manufacture other products.

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 eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.

Is the Ingredients Corporation of America recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. 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-0803-2016. 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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Official source

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