Blount Fine Foods of Massachusetts is recalling an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat chicken soup for undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens, that is not on the label. Anyone who is lactose intolerant or who is allergic to milk could have a serious reaction if they eat this food.
The product was sold to institutions. The product, frozen “Chicken & Poblano Pepper Soup” was incorrectly labeled as “Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup.” It was produced on January 24, 2019. The product is sold in 8-pound cases, containing two bags. The use by date is 01242020 and lot number is LOT 01242019 28A. The bags were labeled as “Chicken & Poblano Pepper Soup” but do not have an ingredient list. These products have the establishment number “EST. P-19449A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered when a consumer complaint was posted. The recall notice did state that no confirmed reports of advise events have been received to date.
This product may be in consumers’ or restaurants’ refrigerators or freezers. Do not serve this soup to anyone; throw it away or return it to the vendor for a refund.
FSIS is conducting retail effectiveness checks to make sure that the firm is notifying its customers about this issue. The retail distribution list will be posted if it becomes available.
