USDA issues public health alert for soups and bowls with cilantro that could have wood
Some soup and bowl products containing cilantro could be contaminated with wood, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture public health alert.
In an April 11 notice, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said that cilantro, an FDA-regulated ingredient, in frozen goods by Campbell's, Molly's, Healthy Request, Craft, and others could be contaminated.
The public health alert, while not a formal recall, is intended to inform consumers about potential health risks associated with some products, according to the USDA.
What soup and bowl products are under public health alert?
Several brands of soup and bowl products are included in the alert. See the full list:
What states were the contaminated soup and bowl products sold?
According to the public health notice, the items were sent to stores and institutions in four states:
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Ohio
What should you do if you bought the contaminated cilantro?
Consumers who have bought the products should throw them away or return them.
Those with concerns can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or by email at MPHotline@usda.gov.
This story has been updated to add new information.
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