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Recall Notification Report 007-2005
Product(s) Recalled:
Soup with Meatballs and Chickens.

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced February 3, 2005.

Produced 10/22/2004. 19-ounce cans of "WORLD CLASSICS WEDDING BELL SOUP WITH MEAT BALLS AND CHICKEN." Each can subject to recall bears the date "October 2007" on the lid. Each can also bears the code, "Est. 87" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The product contains cheese, a dairy allergen that is not declared on the label.

How/When Discovered:
The establishment discovered the problem after a customer complaint regarding another ingredient and a subsequent quality control check identifying the error associated with the undeclared allergen.

Federal Establishment:
00087 M
Aunt Kitty's Foods, Inc.
270 North Mill Road
Vineland, NJ 08360

Consumer Contact:
Debbie Copley, Quality Control Representative, 856-691-2100 ext. 142

Media Contact:
Gary Knisely, Counsel, 856-691-2100 Ext. 142

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 4,275 pounds

Distribution:
Connecticut and Massachusetts

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
New Jersey Firm Recalls Soup Due To Undeclared Allergen

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers verbally and will follow up in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
None

FSIS Contacts:
  • FSIS Recall Coordinator:  (215) 597-4219
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Recall Management: (202) 690-6389
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
February 17, 2005

Recall Case Number:
007-2005

 

 

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