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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0455-2017/FDA enforcement
Conifer Specialties, INC.·Food·Oct 28, 2016

Simply Balanced Brand White Chicken Chili Dry Soup Mix

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Simply Balanced brand White Chili dry soup mix is recalled because it was contaminated with metal shavings.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CA, MI, NC +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameConifer Specialties, INC.
Recalling firmConifer Specialties, INC.Woodinville, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 85239 18973 3
Lot / date codes
  • Lot # 6288, Best By 30APR2018
Distribution area
INCAMINCNYOHORPAWI

distributed in CA, IN, MI, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, and WI.

United States

Quantity affected1494 packages (10 oz. per package)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 23, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0455-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Conifer Specialties, INC. initiated this food recall on October 28, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Simply Balanced brand White Chili dry soup mix is recalled because it was contaminated with metal shavings. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in CA, IN, MI, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Simply Balanced brand White Chili dry soup mix is recalled because it was contaminated with metal shavings.

Simply Balanced Brand White Chicken Chili Dry Soup Mix was made or distributed by Conifer Specialties, INC. in Woodinville, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0455-2017, dated November 23, 2016.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Simply Balanced Brand White Chicken Chili Dry Soup Mix recall?

Conifer Specialties, INC. recalled Simply Balanced Brand White Chicken Chili Dry Soup Mix in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0455-2017. Simply Balanced brand White Chili dry soup mix is recalled because it was contaminated with metal shavings.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Conifer Specialties, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0455-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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