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05/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/21/2026 13:21
Whole Foods Market (Minestrone Soup/Kettle Cuisine) Recall reason: May Contain Undeclared Shrimp
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Shrimp In Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup
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Company Announcement Date: May 21, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 21, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
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Company Name: Kettle Cuisine Brand Name:
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Recall Reason Description
May Contain Undeclared Shrimp
Brand Name(s)
Whole Foods Market
Product Description
Minestrone Soup
Company Announcement
Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is recalling 24oz cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have allergies to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled retail cups of soup were distributed to the following states; AL, CT, DC, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, in Whole Foods retail stores and nationwide through online sales on the Whole Foods and Amazon website.
The recalled product is packaged in a 24-ounce, clear plastic cup marked with a Lot Code: 1762181 Use By 05/27/26 on the top rim of the cup, and with the UPC identifier of 099482502065 on the back label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this soup.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered in-store that a single cup of soup was found to contain the incorrect product and that the soup in the cup contained Shrimp.
No other soups or use-by codes are affected in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 617-409-1100 Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm ET
Company Contact Information
Consumers: 617-409-1100
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05/21/2026
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