CLASS III Food recall · Reported 2 Aug 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Trader Joes Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup recalled
Winter Gardens Quality Foods is recalling Trader Joes Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup ( Sharp Cheddar Cheese & Unexpected Cheddar, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Jul 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1294-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92712
- Recalling firm
- Winter Gardens Quality Foods, New Oxford, PA
- Brand
- Trader Joes
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Jul 2023
- FDA classified
- 26 Jul 2023
- Reported
- 2 Aug 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Soup
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Jul 2023 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, 304 Commerce St., New Oxford, PA 17350 is initiating a recall of Trader Joes, Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup , 20 oz. film sealed plastic container with lid, further packaged in cardboard case, keep refrigerated , because the product has insects in the frozen broccoli florets.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Trader Joes Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup ( Sharp Cheddar Cheese & Unexpected Cheddar Cheese )Keep Refrigerated, NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ ) 567g, 12 in a Case
Where it was distributed
The product was distributed to the following states, FL, IL, CA, TX,WA, PA, CT
CaliforniaConnecticutFloridaIllinoisPennsylvaniaTexasWashington
Stores named: Trader Joe's
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, 304 Commerce St., New Oxford, PA 17350 is initiating a recall of Trader Joes, Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup , 20 oz. film sealed plastic container with lid, further packaged in cardboard case, keep refrigerated , because the product has insects in the frozen broccoli florets.
Which lots are affected?
Item #: 68470 Lot #s: 383; 384; 385; 390; 391; 392; 397; 398; 405; 406; 425; 426; 431; 433; 442 Use by dates: 7/18/2023; 7/19/2023; 7/20/2023; 7/25/2023; 7/26/2023; 7/27/2023; 8/1/2023; 8/2/2023; 8/9/2023; 8/10/2023; 8/29/2023; 8/30/2023; 9/4/2023; 9/6/2023; 9/15/2023
Where was it sold?
The product was distributed to the following states, FL, IL, CA, TX,WA, PA, CT
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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