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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0228-2017/FDA enforcement
National Foods Packaging INC·Food·Sep 16, 2016

National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb White Poly-lined Paper Bags

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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 closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNational Foods Packaging INC
Recalling firmNational Foods Packaging INCCleveland, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 50194 41220 8
Lot / date codes
  • Item# 41251
  • Mfr. date/Lot# 06/17/16 & 06/27/16
  • Shipped 06/30/16
  • UPC 8 50194 41220 8
  • Exp. 06/17/17 & 06/27/17
Distribution area
Nationwide

US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: IN, TX, VA

United States

Quantity affected2000 lb
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 26, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0228-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

National Foods Packaging INC initiated this food recall on September 16, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead. The FDA report lists distribution as: US Nationwide. The product was distributed to the following states: IN, TX, VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.

National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb White Poly-lined Paper Bags was made or distributed by National Foods Packaging INC in Cleveland, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0228-2017, dated October 26, 2016.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, lead is a toxic heavy metal with no safe blood lead level in children.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 UPC and lot code 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 National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb White Poly-lined Paper Bags recall?

National Foods Packaging INC recalled National Foods Packaging Low Sodium Chicken Base in 50 lb White Poly-lined Paper Bags in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0228-2017. Product contains a spice which was tested and found to contain elevated levels of lead.

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 National Foods Packaging INC 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-0228-2017. 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.