The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2108-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Blount Seafood Recalls Wegman's Lobster Bisque Due to Foreign Plastic

Blount Seafood Corporation is recalling Wegman's Lobster Bisque 16 oz cups due to the presence of foreign plastic material.

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 foreign material (plastic) in food, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Blount Seafood Corporation is voluntarily recalling Wegman's Lobster Bisque 16 oz retail cups, Product Code 85630. The recall is being issued because foreign plastic material was found within the retail units.

The affected product is identified by Lot number 09012-6F and has a Use or Freeze By date of 9/3/12. A total of 141 cases, or 1,692 units, are involved in this recall.

The product was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Wegman's Lobster Bisque 16 oz retail cup Product Code: 85630

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 09012-6F 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →