Amy’s Kitchen recalls 184,000 cans of soup

Amy’s Kitchen is recalling more than 184,000 cans of Organic Lentil Soup – Light in Sodium after discovering a defect with the cans’ easy-open tabs that could increase the risk of spoilage. The recall covers 15,530 cases, with 12 cans in each case, and affects products sold across more than 20 states and parts of Canada.

The soup in question

The recall only involves Amy’s Organic Lentil Soup – Light in Sodium. Amy’s Kitchen says no other products are affected. According to the company, it issued the voluntary recall “out of an abundance of caution” to protect the quality of its products.

The cans affected have a best-by date of April 2027 and lot number 60D0924. The FDA says the recall began June 22 and posted its enforcement report on July 14.

Where was the soup sold?

The recalled cans were distributed across a very large chunk of the U.S., including California, Florida, New York, Texas, Georgia, Maryland, Washington, South Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, New Jersey, Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Iowa, Idaho, and Ohio.

So if you're thinking, “Surely my state isn't on that list,” there’s a decent chance it is. If you stock up on the soup, check the can before you start heating up dinner.

The weirdest food-recall sequel

The soup recall comes just days after another FDA-posted food recall involving a product sold through Walmart. This one involved more than 730,000 Pillsbury rolls that could potentially contain pieces of glass.

General Mills recalled thousands of cases of Pillsbury Bread Rolls Hard Roll Dough and Pillsbury Bread Rolls Kaiser Roll Dough after identifying potential foreign material, specifically glass, in the dough.

The dough was distributed to Walmart bakeries in 19 states, where it was used to make rolls sold in stores. General Mills said the affected baked rolls were removed from bakery shelves.

Soup with a questionable can tab. Rolls with glass fragments. It's been a rough period for the humble grocery aisle.

What should you do if you have the soup?

First, check the lot number and best-by date on your can. If your Amy’s lentil soup matches lot 60D0924 and the April 2027 best-by date, don't eat it. Set it aside and follow the recall guidance from the manufacturer or retailer. And maybe give your pantry a quick scan while you're there. Your meals deserve their own security audit too.

Sources: USA Today, The Guardian