The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2078-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

Dole Garden Soup Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Dole Packaged Foods is recalling Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil soup because it contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.

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: "Dole Packaged Foods is recalling Dole Garden Soup Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil because it contains undeclared milk."

Plain-English summary

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC is recalling Dole Garden Soup "Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil" (Net Wt. 26 oz.) because the product contains undeclared milk. The recall involves 604 cases of the soup, identified by Lot Nos. WF14113 and WF14114, with Best By dates of October 23, 2015, and October 24, 2015.

The product was distributed in Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. The presence of undeclared milk is a significant hazard for consumers with milk allergies or intolerances, as accidental ingestion can cause severe allergic reactions.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed above. If you have this product, you should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dole Garden Soup "Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil", Net Wt. 26 oz. (1lb 10oz) 737 g, UPC 3890002404, 6 units/case
Affected units
604

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 (2)

  • Lot No. WF14113 and WF14114
  • Best By Oct 23 2015 and Oct 24 2015

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Dole Packaged Foods, Llc

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