Here’s why 17,000 cans of organic soup were just recalled nationwide
About 15,134 pounds — or 17,296 cans — of Progresso Organic Chicken Noodle Soup was recalled Tuesday because they don’t contain organic chicken noodle soup.
And that can be a serious problem for those with food allergies.
According to the USDA’s recall notice, a packing boo-boo by manufacturer Faribault Foods resulted in “a meatball and pasta product” being in the 14-ounce cans instead of chicken noodle soup. That means beef and pork instead of chicken, but also milk and soy. Those allergens aren’t in the chicken noodle soup and, therefore, aren’t listed among the ingredients.
That makes the switch an annoyance for most people, infuriating for those who try to avoid beef and pork, but dangerous depending on how serious a person’s milk or soy allergy is.
When a distributor got customer complaints about the contents, Faribault Foods made the recall.
This covers 14-ounce cans of Progresso Organic Chicken Noodle Soup with “BestByMay262022” on the bottom of the can. Under the best by date, the cans will have establishment No. EST18826A.
Consumers can return the item to the store for a full refund. Those with questions can call General Mills Consumer Help Line at 800-200-9377.
This story was originally published August 18, 2020 at 4:32 PM with the headline "Here’s why 17,000 cans of organic soup were just recalled nationwide."
