Soup sold by Whole Foods is being recalled due to an undeclared allergen, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if consumed.
On Thursday, May 21, manufacturer Kettle Cuisine announced a recall of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup due to the possibility that it may contain shrimp not declared on the packaging, according to a notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website.
Customers who are allergic to crustacean shellfish, such as shrimp, and who consume the soup could experience an allergic reaction.
No illnesses tied to the recalled soup have been reported, according to the FDA.
What Whole Foods Soup Product Is Being Recalled?
Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup, packaged in 24-ounce, clear plastic cups, was recalled. The product’s packaging is marked with the following:
- Lot Code (found on rim of the cup): 1762181
- Use By Date (found on rim of the cup): 05/27/26
- UPC identifier (found on the back label): 099482502065
Where Was the Recalled Whole Foods Soup Sold?
Soups were sold online nationwide through the Whole Foods and Amazon websites, but were distributed at Whole Foods retail locations in Washington D.C. and the following states:
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Maine
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
What Should You Do if You Bought the Recalled Whole Foods Soup?
Customers who bought the recalled soup are advised to return it for a full refund. Anyone with questions regarding the recall can call Kettle Cuisine’s customer service line at 617-409-1100 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.
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