The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1138-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Kettle Cuisine Recalls Phillips Lobster Bisque Due to Undeclared Wheat

Kettle Cuisine, Inc. is recalling Phillips Food Service Lobster Bisque because it contains undeclared wheat. The product was distributed to specific states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kettle Cuisine, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 3,299 cases of Phillips Food Service Lobster Bisque, 4 lb cryobag, frozen (Item #45036). The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared wheat, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was distributed in Maryland, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. The recall includes specific code dates ranging from 3433830 to 3418130, with sell-by dates from December 4, 2014, through June 30, 2015.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item numbers and dates listed above. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid consuming the product. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Phillips Food Service Lobster Bisque, 4 lb cryobag, frozen Item #45036

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 (8)

  • Code Dates: 3433830
  • 3401830
  • 3405330
  • 3406530
  • 3411530
  • 3412030
  • 3412930
  • 3418130 Sell By dates from: 12/4/14 through 6/30/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states: