The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1090-2016·Announced 2016-04-27

Brett Anthony Foods Recalls Wild Mushroom Soup for Undeclared Chestnuts

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling 24 oz containers of Wild Mushroom Soup because the product is mislabeled and does not declare chestnuts.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The Wild Mushroom soup was MIS-la bled and does not declare chestnuts."

Plain-English summary

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling 24 oz clear plastic containers of Wild Mushroom Soup. The product features a green and white label with green lettering. The recall involves 33 cases, with 6 containers of soup per case.

The recall was initiated because the soup was mislabeled and does not declare chestnuts. The affected product has a sell-by date of 11/21/2015.

The product was distributed through the Whole Foods Market Midwest Distribution Center in Munster, Indiana. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Wild Mushroom Soup packaged in a 24 oz clear plastic container with green and white label and green lettering.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Sell by 11/21/2015

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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