The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0031-2018·Announced 2017-11-01

Pacific Foods Recalls Organic Tomato Soup Due to Under-Processing

Pacific Foods of Oregon is recalling specific lots of organic tomato and roasted red pepper soup due to potential under-processing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity level involving temporary or medically reversible health consequences, without reported illnesses or injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc. is recalling specific lots of organic tomato and roasted red pepper soup due to potential under-processing. The affected products include Trader Joe's Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup (SKU 57879) and Pacific Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Canadian (Item # 52603-05405). Both products are packaged in Tetra Pak aseptic cartons with a net weight of 32 fl. oz.

The recall involves 160 cases, totaling 1,920 cartons. The distribution was limited to California and Canada. Consumers should check their cartons for the specific "Best If Used By" or "Best Before" dates and codes listed in the recall notice to determine if their product is affected.

Consumers with affected products should stop using them and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
SKU 57879, Trader Joe's Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup, packaged in a Tetra Pak aseptic container/carton. There are 12 cartons per case. Net Wt. 32 fl. oz. UPC 00578790. Item # 52603-05405, Pacific Organic Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Canadian, packaged in

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: