CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lobster Bisque recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods

Winter Gardens Quality Foods is recalling Lobster Bisque 3107, distributed in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 12 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #859 Exp Date 6/16/2012 Lot #871 Exp Date 06/28/12 Lot #879 Exp Date 07/06/12
Quantity recalled116 cases, 4 - 4lb bags per case

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1745-2012
FDA event ID
62317
Recalling firm
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, New Oxford, PA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
12 Jun 2012
FDA classified
10 Jul 2012
Reported
18 Jul 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Temperature Abuse
Product category
Soup

Timeline

12 Jun 2012Recall initiated by company
10 Jul 2012Classified by FDA+28 days
18 Jul 2012Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups

Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.

Product as listed by the FDA

Lobster Bisque 3107 Net Weight 4-4 LBS. Keep Refrigerated Packed By Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St., New Oxford, PA 17350

Where it was distributed

DE, PA, MD, VA Canada

DelawareMarylandPennsylvaniaVirginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible processing temperature issue that occurred during the production of Seafood Soups

Which lots are affected?

Lot #859 Exp Date 6/16/2012 Lot #871 Exp Date 06/28/12 Lot #879 Exp Date 07/06/12

Where was it sold?

DE, PA, MD, VA Canada

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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