The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1745-2012·Announced 2012-07-18

Winter Garden Quality Foods Recalls Lobster Bisque Due to Temperature Issue

Winter Garden Quality Foods is recalling Lobster Bisque because of a possible processing temperature issue during production.

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 and involves a potential processing temperature issue without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Lobster Bisque, Net Weight 4-4 LBS. The recall involves 116 cases, with 4 - 4lb bags per case. The product was distributed in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Canada.

The recall is being issued due to a possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of the seafood soups. The affected lots are #859 (Exp Date 6/16/2012), #871 (Exp Date 06/28/12), and #879 (Exp Date 07/06/12).

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Lobster Bisque 3107 Net Weight 4-4 LBS. Keep Refrigerated Packed By Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St., New Oxford, PA 17350
Manufacturer
Winter Gardens Quality Foods Inc
Category
Food — Seafood Soup
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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