CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
New England Clam Chowder recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods
Winter Gardens Quality Foods is recalling New England Clam Chowder 2338, 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
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-1746-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62317
- Recalling firm
- Winter Gardens Quality Foods, New Oxford, PA
- Brand
- New England
- 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
New England Clam Chowder 2338 Net Weight 4-4LBS. KEEP REFRIGERATED Packed by Winter Garden Quality Foods, Inc. 304 Commerce St, New Oxford, PA New Oxford, PA 17350
Where it was distributed
DE, PA, MD, VA Canada
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 #878 Exp Date 0/05/12
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 62317This 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Lobster Bisque recalled by Winter Gardens Quality FoodsLobster Bisque | Winter Gardens Quality Foods | Temperature Abuse | 4 states | |
| CLASS II | Maryland Style Crab Soup recalled by Winter Gardens Quality FoodsMaryland | Winter Gardens Quality Foods | Temperature Abuse | 4 states | |
| CLASS II | FF Cream of Crab Soup recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods | Winter Gardens Quality Foods | Temperature Abuse | 4 states |
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