Kettle Cuisine LLC in Lynn, MA, has recalled 3,096 pounds of soup because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The label declares the product to be chicken soup, when it is actually Italian wedding soup with meatballs. The product also contains eggs, milk and wheat, known allergens which are not declared on the product label.

recalled Moms chicken soupThe chicken soup was produced and packaged on Jan. 3, 2017. Only one flavor and size of soup is implicated in the recall. Consumers can identify it by the following label information:

  • 24-ounce cups of “MOM’S CHICKEN SOUP” with a “USE BY” date of 02/17/17

The products subject to recall have the establishment number “P-18468” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The soup was shipped to Whole Foods Market locations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

The problem was discovered by staff at a retail store, according to the recall notice

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported in relation to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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