Pictsweet Vegetable Soup Mix Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
The Pictsweet Company is recalling Kroger Vegetable Soup Mix due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
The Pictsweet Company is voluntarily recalling Kroger Vegetable Soup Mix, Net Wt 12 oz (340g), distributed by The Kroger Co. The recall involves 871,952 cases of the product, which was distributed nationwide. The affected units have "Best If Used By" dates ranging from May 2017 through August 2017, February 2016 through September 2016, and October 2017, and bear manufacturing codes in the format ### # K # #.
The recall is being conducted because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in bulk vegetables supplied by CRF Frozen Foods, LLC, which were used in the manufacturing of several Pictsweet products. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC 1111089790 and the listed date codes. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kroger(R) VEGETABLE SOUP MIX, NET WT 12 OZ. (340g), DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, UPC 1111089790
- Manufacturer
- The Pictsweet Company
- Category
- Food — Soup Mix
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 871,952
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 (4)
- BEST IF USED BY: May 2017 through Aug 2017
- Feb 2016 through Sept 2016
- Oct 2017
- with Mfg Code ### # K # #
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by The Pictsweet Company 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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