CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mannish Water recalled by Island Soups Company

Island Soups Company is recalling Island Soups, Mannish Water, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll products are coded BEST BEFORE dates July 2015 through June 2018
Quantity recalledunknown

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-0549-2017
FDA event ID
75120
Recalling firm
Island Soups Company, Saint Albans, NY
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
7 Sep 2016
FDA classified
29 Nov 2016
Reported
7 Dec 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Botulism
Product category
Soup

Timeline

7 Sep 2016Recall initiated by company
29 Nov 2016Classified by FDA+83 days
7 Dec 2016Published 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 contamination with Clostridium botulinum

Product as listed by the FDA

ISLAND SOUPS, MANNISH WATER, NET WT. 16 OZ (28.4G)

Where it was distributed

Nationwide (possible) via internet website orders

Nationwide

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Is Mannish Water recalled?

Yes. Island Soups Company recalled Mannish Water on 7 Sep 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0549-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum

Which lots are affected?

All products are coded BEST BEFORE dates July 2015 through June 2018

Where was it sold?

Nationwide (possible) via internet website orders

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 21 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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