Organic soup lovers, don't worry; Michigan is safe from a recall affecting over 180,000 cans of Amy's Kitchen lentil soup sold nationwide.
The voluntary recall affects 15,530 cases (each case contains 12 cans) of the company’s Organic Lentil Soup − Light in Sodium sold across over 20 U.S. states and parts of Canada, Amy's Kitchen said in a statement to USA TODAY. An issue with the cans' "easy open tab" prompted the recall due to spoilage concerns, per the company.
Here's what to know about the Amy's Kitchen soups recall.
Why is Amy's Kitchen lentil soup being recalled?
Over 180,000 Amy's Kitchen cans of lentil soup are being recalled because of a defect in the cans' "easy open tab" that could increase the risk of spoilage.
The company said the recall was done "out of an abundance of caution to
ensure the high quality of its products," in its statement to USA TODAY. It said no other products are involved.
When did the recall begin?
According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report posted July 14, the recall began June 22.
The soups have a best-by date of April 2027, with the lot number 60D0924.
Were any of the recalled soups sold in Michigan?
No, none of the Amy's Kitchen lentil soup that is under recall was sold in Michigan.
According to the enforcement report, the soup was sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
USA TODAY contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Thousands of cans of soup under recall. Were any sold in Michigan?
