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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Carolina Ingredients: Various Seasonings and Beef Gravy Mix Recalled for Potential Lead Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2021
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Summary

Carolina Ingredients is recalling approximately 2,715 bags of Beef Gravy Mix and five other seasoning varieties because they may contain elevated levels of lead. The issue was discovered after a customer notified the firm of potential lead in the products, which was later confirmed through laboratory testing. These products were distributed to a single customer in Georgia between September 2020 and August 2021. Consumers should return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The seasoning products may contain elevated levels of lead, which is a toxic substance that can cause serious health problems if ingested, particularly in children and pregnant women. While no injuries have been reported to date, lead exposure can result in damage to the brain and nervous system.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 50 lb. bags of Carolina Ingredients Beef Gravy Mix (N715025) with any of the following Lot numbers: 12771, 27336, 27366, 27554, 28444, 28534, 29322, 29569, 30884, or 31078.
  2. Identify if you have Avocado Lime Seasoning, Jalapeno Seasoning, Mustard & Onion Seasoning, Smoked Peppered Bacon Seasoning, or Sweet Chipotle Seasoning manufactured by Carolina Ingredients.
  3. For the Beef Gravy Mix, verify the 'Best By' dates which range from March 24, 2021, to February 11, 2022.
  4. Stop using these seasonings immediately and do not consume them.
  5. Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Carolina Ingredients for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund upon return.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Carolina Ingredients Beef Gravy Mix Non-allergen N715025 (50 lbs.)
Item Code:
F-0160-2022
N715025
715025
Lot Numbers:
12771
27336
27366
27554
28444
28534
29322
29569
30884
31078
Date Ranges: Best By 03/24/2021, Best By 04/05/2021, Best By 04/08/2021, Best By 04/21/2021, Best By 07/04/2021, Best By 07/13/2021, Best By 09/15/2021, Best By 10/07/2021, Best By 01/27/2022, Best By 02/11/2022
Product: Carolina Ingredients Avocado Lime Seasoning
Item Code:
F-0161-2022
Product: Carolina Ingredients Jalapeno Seasoning
Item Code:
F-0162-2022
Product: Carolina Ingredients Mustard & Onion Seasoning
Item Code:
F-0163-2022
Product: Carolina Ingredients Smoked Peppered Bacon Seasoning
Item Code:
F-0164-2022
Product: Carolina Ingredients Sweet Chipotle Seasoning
Item Code:
F-0165-2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88833
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Carolina Ingredients
Sold By: Direct shipment to one customer in GA
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,715/50 lb bags
Distributed To: Georgia

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