The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0402-2023·Announced 2023-03-01

Ready-to-Eat Soup Recalled: Rao's Contains Undeclared Egg Allergen

Rao's Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi is being recalled because it actually contains vegetable minestrone with an undeclared egg allergen. The recall affects 13,751 cases distributed across multiple states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall. An undeclared major allergen (egg) presents a serious and immediate health risk to consumers with egg allergies, meeting FDA's definition of a hazard with reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Rao's Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi, is being recalled due to an undeclared egg allergen. The product actually contains vegetable minestrone instead of the labeled chicken and gnocchi.

The recall was initiated because the product contains egg, which is not declared on the label. This poses a significant health risk to consumers with egg allergies who may unknowingly consume the product.

The affected product includes 13,751 cases with Batch number 046030Z009, Lot number 2320, with a Best By date of 11/15/2024. The product was distributed to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, Maine, Connecticut, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone experiencing an allergic reaction should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Rao's Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi, Soup in 16-ounce glass jars, 6 jars per case. Shelf stable, refrigerate after opening.
Manufacturer
SOVOS BRANDS INTERMEDIATE, INC.
Hazard
  • allergen-egg
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • NC
  • OH
  • PA
  • TX