ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG) is recalling about 5,200 cases of mislabeled Healthy Choice Chicken with Rice Microwaveable Bowl Soup that may pose a health risk to people that are allergic to products containing egg or wheat products, or who are gluten intolerant.
The recall applies only to certain Healthy Choice Chicken with Rice Microwaveable Bowl soups and doesn’t effect the brand’s canned soups or other products.
The recalled products, which were produced Dec. 16, may actually contain Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup. The product was distributed in 23 states, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
Individuals who have Celiac disease or who are allergic to wheat or egg products shouldn’t consume the product in question and should contact ConAgra for a replacement.
The issue was discovered through consumer contacts. No illnesses have been reported in relation to the recalled products.
The product is packaged in microwaveable bowls with a net weight of 14 ounces and have a “best by” date of June 9, 2015.
ConAgra is working with retailers to ensure that the recalled items are removed from store shelves.