Bakkavor USA Issues Allergy Warning for 32 oz Meal Simple Tomato Basil Soup Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Dairy
The 32-ounce Meal Simple Tomato Basil Soup is being voluntarily recalled by Bakkavor USA of Jessup, Pennsylvania, due to mislabeling and potential dairy content. Consuming the product increases the chance of having a significant or even fatal allergic response for those who are allergic to dairy or have a severe sensitivity to it. The 32-ounce Meal Simple Tomato Basil Soup with the best date of 12/2/2022 was marketed as Meal Simple Beef Chili with Beans at H-E-B retailers in Texas.
The 32-ounce Meal Simple Tomato Basil Soup, produced on September 15, 2022, with a best by date of December 2, 2022, was subject to a recall when it was determined that the front label was incorrectly labelled and did not include a statement about the product’s allergy, milk. No known complaints of negative responses have been made, and the root cause study is still continuing.
About Bakkavor USA:
The largest retail and food service operators in the US are served by Bakkavor (LSE: BAKK), a market leader in premium fresh prepared food (“FPF”), with a broad and innovative product portfolio of superior, fresh, wholesome, and practical meals. Bakkavor, which was established in 1986 and has its headquarters in the UK, currently holds the top spot in market share among the four FPF product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread. The corporation also runs a new international venture in China. Currently, Bakkavor employs over 19,000 people and runs 25 factories in the UK, 9 in China, and 5 in the US
Consumer Advice:
Customers who have purchased either a 32-ounce container of Meal Simple Tomato Basil Soup or Meal Simple Beef Chili with Beans are advised to return it to the store where they made the purchase for a full refund. Customers can reach H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
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