Plenus Group Recalls New England Clam Chowda Base
Plenus Group Inc. is recalling 13 cases of New England Clam Chowda Base due to a processing issue. The product was distributed in four New England states.
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 source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Plenus Group Inc. is recalling 13 cases of New England Clam Chowda Base, 4 lb. pouches, for institutional use. The recall is due to the product being under processed. The affected product was manufactured on June 11, 2012, and has a use-by date of July 26, 2012.
The recalled product was distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island. The product is identified by Product Number 1010 and UPC 7 3051691010 3.
Consumers and institutions who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- New England Clam Chowda Base, pouch 4 lbs., refrigerated. For Institutional Use Only. Mfd. by Plenus Group, Inc., Lowell, MA 01852 Product Number 1010 UPC #: 7 3051691010 3
- Manufacturer
- Plenus Group Inc.
- Category
- Food — Soup Base
- Hazard
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)
- MFG DATE: June 11
- 2012
- Use BY: 07/26/2012
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Plenus Group 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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