Safety alertUSDA FSIS PHA-04112025-01Published

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Soup & Bowl Products Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various soup and bowl products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, in an FDA-regulated ingredient, cilantro.

What to check on the product label

Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.

This imported record does not provide a separate identifier list. Read the complete official notice for the affected products and restrictions.

Details to have ready

Product & package: Brand, flavor, package size and UPC, when listed. Lot & date: Batch code and the exact best-by, use-by or production date. USDA mark: For meat or poultry, the establishment number when the notice specifies one.

Read the food & drink identification guide

Why this notice was issued

Product Contamination

Official action

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' and institutional refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and institutions are urged not to serve the products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Follow the specific instructions and use the contact details in the announcement if you need help confirming a match or arranging the remedy.

Read the full official instructions

Product & source details

Source
USDA FSIS
Notice type
Safety alert
Source reference
PHA-04112025-01
Source status
Public Health Alert
Category
Food & drink
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