Heinz Gravy Recalled Due to Incorrect Label, Potential Allergens
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)—Check your label before using a jar of Heinz gravy this Thanksgiving!
The company says they are recalling 5,022 pounds of their of bistro au jus gravy product due to an incorrect label that doesn't declare the potential allergen milk and soy.
The au jus gravy labeled incorrectly as pork gravy was produced on June 4, 2016.
The following products are subject to recall:
558 cases containing 12 - 12-oz. jars (per case) of "HEINZ HOMESTYLE BISTRO AU JUS GRAVY" that is mislabeled with Homestyle Pork Gravy labels with "Best By 12/28/2017 MU6F04" on the jar cap and "Case Best By 12/28/17 MU6F04" on the cases.
The products subject to recall have the number "M2041" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor and to retail locations nationwide.
According to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, Heinz was alerted to a recall when a consumer called to report that a jar labeled as "Heinz Homestyle Pork Gravy" looked darker than expected.
There have been no confirmed reports of reactions due to consumption of these products.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact 1-866-572-3808.
READ MORE on the recall HERE.
