NATIONWIDE — Almost 7,000 pounds of Panera ready-to-eat chicken tortilla soup products are being recalled, federal food safety officials said Thursday.
- Blount Fine Foods recalling Panera at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Company said there could be contaminants like plastic in the product
- FSIS: products shipped to Arizona, Florida, Georgia
According to a news release, Blount Fine Foods said it's recalling Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup products because they may be "contaminated with extraneous materials like plastic."
The affected products are the 16 ounce plastic bowls with a “use by” date of July 5, 2019, and the lot codes 042619-3V or 042619-4V found at the bottom of the contained.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the products were shipped to distribution centers in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia.
The recall only affects Panera Bread at Home products, not any item sold at Panera Bread restaurants.
The potential contamination was found after FSIS received complaints from consumers. Although there haven’t been any reports of illness or injury in relation to the product, officials still encourage anyone concerned to contact a health-care provider.
Anyone who has these products should also throw them out or return them, FSIS says.
If you have questions about the recall, contact Blount Fine Foods at 866-674-4519 or visit www.blountfinefoods.com/recall.