Blount Fine Foods of McKinney, Texas, is recalling about 6,690 pounds of Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup because it contains foreign materials, more specifically, plastic. This can pose a choking hazard. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to this issue. Consumer complaints have been received by the recalling firm.
The ready-to-eat chicken soup items were produced on April 26, 2019. The recalled product is Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup, sold in 16 ounce plastic bowls. The use by date on the product is 07/05/2019 and the lot codes on the product are 042619-3V or 042619-4V, printed on the bottom of the container. The product has the establishment number “P-13130” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia. This recall does not include any product sold at Panera Bread restaurants.
The USDA is concerned that some of this Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla soup may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. If you purchased this soup, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
FSIS is conducting retail effectiveness checks to make sure the firm is notifying their customers about this recall. They are also ensuring that the product is no longer available to consumers.
