The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2105-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Blount Seafood Recalls Wegman's Tomato Basil Soup Due to Foreign Plastic

Blount Seafood Corporation is recalling Wegman's Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup because foreign plastic material was found in the retail units.

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, which typically involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The presence of foreign plastic material poses a choking or injury risk, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Blount Seafood Corporation is voluntarily recalling Wegman's Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup, 16 oz retail cup, Product Code 85653. The recall is being conducted because foreign plastic material was found within the retail units.

The affected product is identified by Lot number 060512-3F and has a Use or Freeze By date of 9/3/12. A total of 143 cases, or 1,716 units, are involved in this recall. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Wegman's Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85653
Manufacturer
Blount Seafood Corporation
Category
Food — Soup
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 (1)

  • Lot number 060512-3F Use or Freeze By: 9/3/12

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Blount Seafood Corporation 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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