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.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem #: 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
Quantity recalled10,889 cases

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
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
E-Mail
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Soup

Timeline

10 Jul 2023Recall initiated by company
26 Jul 2023Classified by FDA+16 days
2 Aug 2023Published 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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