Kettle Cuisine has recalled its Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup after a single cup was found to contain undeclared shrimp, posing a serious risk to people with crustacean shellfish allergies.
The recall was initiated after in-store checks discovered the mispackaged product. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that consumption could cause life-threatening reactions in those allergic to shrimp.
The affected soup comes in 24-oz clear plastic containers and was sold across 17 states including New York, Florida, and Massachusetts, as well as online via Whole Foods and Amazon. Customers are advised to check for Lot Code 1762181 and a Use By Date of 05/27/26.
No illnesses have been reported to date, and the FDA confirmed that no other products or codes are involved. Customers can return the soup to the point of purchase for a full refund.
This recall follows another recent Whole Foods alert over peanut cross-contamination in Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles. Both shrimp and peanut allergies are among the top nine major food allergens in the US.
