A public health alert has been issued for a wide range of soup products after it was discovered that cilantro used in the soups was contaminated with wood fragments.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) warns that affected soups were sold in institutional locations and retail restaurants across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio—but the reach may expand nationwide.
The alert includes products from well-known brands such as Campbell’s, Molly’s Kitchen, Sysco, Life Cuisine, and Verve, all linked to production facility P-17644. Another affected product under the Crafted Market label from establishment CA-711 is also included.
Among the recalled items:
- Campbell’s Chicken Tortilla, Wicked Thai, and Baja Chicken Enchilada Soups
- Molly’s Kitchen Chicken Enchilada, Mexican Chicken Tortilla, and Chicken Chili
- Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Life Cuisine Vital Pursuit Southwest Style Taco Bowl
- Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup
These soups have best-by dates ranging from May 2025 to December 2026. View a full list of products here.
If you have any of these products, do not eat them. Return them to the store for a refund or safely discard them. While no injuries have been reported, anyone feeling unwell after consuming these soups should consult a healthcare provider.
Even trace amounts of wood can pose serious health risks. For further information or questions about food safety, contact the USDA at MPHotline@usda.gov.
