Amy's Kitchen has recalled thousands of cans of soup across nearly 30 states over concerns the products may pose a potential risk of spoilage, health officials said.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
classified the recall of more than 184,000 cans of Amy's Organic Lentil Soup, Light in Sodium as "Class II" last week. According to the agency's
website, the designation applies to products that "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," though the likelihood of serious health effects is considered remote.
The affected 14.5-ounce cans of soup were distributed in more than 25 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The FDA said the recall also extends to Canada, where it was classified as a "Class III" recall. Canada's lowest food recall classification
applies to products that have a low risk of causing adverse health problems or that do not meet regulatory requirements.
In the United States, the recalled soups have a UPC of 042272005833, while products distributed in Canada feature a UPC of 10042272905833. All affected soups have a best-by date of April 2027.
Amy's Kitchen initially issued the voluntary recall on June 22. The FDA did not provide any additional details about why the products were recalled or release a list of retailers that sold the affected soups.
However, Wegmans, a grocery retailer that carries the lentil soups,
said the recall was linked to a manufacturer defect in the cans' "easy open" tabs, which could potentially lead to spoilage. The company said customers could return the product for a full refund and that anyone with questions about the recall could contact Amy's Kitchen directly at 888-943-4207 during regular business hours.
SpartanNash, a major distributor in the United States, also
issued a notice about the recall, saying the affected cans came from a single lot. The food company noted that Amy's Kitchen was withdrawing the batch "out of an abundance of caution to ensure the high quality of its products."
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency also
cited "container integrity defects" as the reason for the recall, warning that the issue could lead to microbial contamination. "Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product," officials said.
NTD reached out to Amy's Kitchen for more information, but a response was not received by publication time.
