Health Alert Issued for Possible Wood Contamination in Soup Products
Cause of the Recall
The alert follows a recall of cilantro, which was found to contain foreign materials. This raised concerns about the safety of several soup products distributed across various locations.
Distribution Details
These products were shipped to retail and institutional locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Notably, the affected soups from The Campbell’s Company are not available for consumer purchase in cans or bowls; they are specifically food service varieties intended for restaurants and other establishments.
Product Information
FSIS has released a list of the potentially contaminated products. Consumers who have purchased any of the following should refrain from consuming them:
| Product Name | Establishment Number | Lot Code/Use by/Sell by Date |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell’s Chicken Tortilla Soup | P-17644 | Oct 24 2026; Dec 15 2026 |
| Campbell’s Soup Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup | P-17644 | Oct 07 2026; Nov 03 2026 |
| Campbell’s Wicked Thai Soup | P-17644 | Oct 1 2026 |
| Health Request Mexican Chicken Tortilla | P-17644 | Oct 27 2026 |
| Life Cuisine Vital Pursuit Southwest Style Taco Bowl | P-17644 | Mar 2026; Apr 2026 |
| Molly’s Kitchen Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup | P-17644 | Oct 07 2026; Oct 28 2026; Dec 11 2026 |
| Molly’s Kitchen Chicken Chili | P-17644 | Oct 09 2026 |
| Molly’s Kitchen Chicken Enchilada Soup | P-17644 | Oct 28 2026; Nov 10 2026; Dec 11 2026 |
| Molly’s Kitchen Mexican Chicken Tortilla | P-17644 | Nov 13 2026 |
| Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup | P-17644 | Nov 10 2026 |
| Verve Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup | P-17644 | Oct 07 2026; Nov 03 2026 |
| Verve Wicked Thai Soup | P-17644 | Oct 07 2026 |
| Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup | CA-711 | Lot: 1 05025 BBD: 21-May-25; Lot: 1 05825 BBD: 29-May-25; Lot: 1 06325 BBD: 03-Jun-25; Lot: 1 03425 BBD: 05-May-25 |
Consumer Advisory
The FSIS advises that individuals who have purchased any of the above products should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. This precaution is vital to ensure consumer safety.
Further Updates
As investigations continue, FSIS has indicated that additional products may be identified, which could expand the scope of the public health alert. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
