The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1748-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Prego Italian Sauce Recalled for Potential Spoilage from Cleaning Solution

Campbell Soup Supply Co. is recalling Prego Italian Sauce Traditional due to potential spoilage caused by elevated pH from dilute cleaning solution.

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 the hazard involves potential spoilage due to contamination with cleaning solution, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Campbell Soup Supply Co., LLC is recalling 308 cases of Prego Italian Sauce Traditional, 24 oz glass jars. The recall is due to the possibility that the product may have become spoiled because of an elevated pH level caused by dilute cleaning solution in the product.

The affected product is identified by UPC 51000 2549 4 and expiration date JUN 16, 2015. Lid codes range from JUN 16 2015 12153 CT BJ ZV 0330 through JUN 16 2015 12153 CT BJ ZV 0449. The product was distributed in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, New Brunswick, and Kansas.

Consumers with this product should check the expiration date and lid code to determine if it is part of the recall. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as returning the product or contacting the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Prego Italian Sauce Traditional, NET WT. 24 OZ (1 LB. 80 Z.)(680 g) in glass jars.
Affected units
308

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 (3)

  • UPC 51000 2549 4
  • Expiration date JUN 16
  • 2015

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · Campbell Soup Supply Co., LLC

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