Overview

• The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a nationwide public health alert for soup and bowl products potentially contaminated with wood.
• The contamination was traced to cilantro, an FDA-regulated ingredient, which was recalled after being found to contain foreign material.
• Prominent brands, including Campbell’s and Molly’s Kitchen, are among those affected, with specific products such as Chicken Tortilla Soup and Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup recalled.
• The recalled items were distributed to retail and institutional locations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with FSIS warning that additional products and states could be impacted as investigations continue.
• Consumers are advised to discard or return the affected products and monitor FSIS updates for potential expansions to the recall list.