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54,673 Pounds of ConAgra 'Healthy Choice Chicken and Rice Soup' Bowls Are 'Misbranded' and Have 'Undeclared Allergens'

Feb 05, 2014 01:32 PM EST | By Justin Stock

ConAgra Foods is recalling 54,673 pounds of chicken noodle soup because they were not properly labeled and have unidentified substances the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service reported on their website Tuesday.

The soup which has wheat and egg, considered allergens, are not listed on the product's label which reads: Healthy Choice Chicken with Rice soup.

"The problem was reported to the firm by consumers who discovered chicken noodle soup in mislabeled bowls," the service said in a statement on their website. "FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider," the service said in a statement on their website.                                                                                                                        

"FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers."

The recall includes 14 ounce microwave bowls of Healthy Choice Chicken with Rice soup products that have P-770 as the establishment number the service reported on their website. The number is listed on the USDA's mark of inspection label on the product's container. The soup's best buy date is June 9, 2015 can be found on the underside of the bowl

The soup was made Dec. 16, 2013, and distributed to stores throughout the country along with Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamacia.

Those curious out the recall can call the ConAgra Foods hotline at 1-(800) 289-6014.

The FSIS's virtual representative, Ask Karen, is also on call 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The feature can also be accessed on smartphones at m.askkaren.gov according to the information.

She is also available for live chats Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time.

Another option includes the toll-free USDA meat and poultry hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in English and Spanish.

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