Unilever U.S. Voluntarily Recalls Select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix Products Due to Potential Undeclared Egg Allergen - 8/14/23

Company Announcement Date:

August 10, 2023

FDA Publish Date:

August 10, 2023

Product Type:

Food & Beverages
Allergens

Reason for Announcement:

Undeclared egg

Company Name:

Unilever United States Inc.

Brand Name:

Knorr

Product Description:

Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – August 10, 2023 – Unilever United States Inc. is voluntarily recalling select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products because the products may contain egg, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The following products are subject to recall:

Product Best if Used by Date* Size GTIN/UPC
Knorr Estrellitas con Tomate Tomato Based Star Pasta Soup Mix Dates prior to and including July 6, 2024 3.5 oz 048001716193
Knorr Fideos con Tomate Tomato Based Pasta Soup Mix Dates prior to and including July 6, 2024 3.5 oz 048001716162
Knorr Letras con Tomate Tomato Based Alphabet Pasta Soup Mix Dates prior to and including July 6, 2024 3.5 oz 048001716186

*Best if used by dates can be found on the back of the package above the list of ingredients

The recalled products were distributed nationwide. No other Unilever or Knorr products are affected by this recall. To date, the company has not received any reports of consumer complaints or allergic reactions associated with this product. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should visit www.KnorrSopaRecall.com.External Link Disclaimer To receive a refund, consumers should take a picture of the back of the product that clearly shows the UPC and best if used by date.

This limited voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/unilever-us-voluntarily-recalls-select-knorr-sopa-soup-mix-products-due-potential-undeclared-egg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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