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

Maryland Style Crab Soup recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods

Winter Gardens Quality Foods is recalling Maryland Style Crab Soup 2340, 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 #872, expiration 06/29/12 Lot #879 expiration date 07/06/12 lot #888 expiration date 07/15/12

Quantity recalledapprox. 202 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-1743-2012
FDA event ID: 62317
Recalling firm: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, New Oxford, PA
Brand: Maryland
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 2012	Recall initiated by company
10 Jul 2012	Classified by FDA	+28 days
18 Jul 2012	Published 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

Maryland Style Crab Soup 2340 Net Weight 4-4LBS. Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St. New Oxford, PA 17350

Where it was distributed

DE, PA, MD, VA Canada

Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia

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 #872, expiration 06/29/12 Lot #879 expiration date 07/06/12 lot #888 expiration date 07/15/12

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.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 62317

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Lobster Bisque recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Jul 2012	CLASS II	Lobster Bisque recalled by Winter Gardens Quality FoodsLobster Bisque	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Temperature Abuse	4 states
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