Popular brand of canned soup recalled across Canada
Canadians may want to check their pantries, as a popular canned soup brand is part of a nationwide recall.
On Friday, June 26, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall of canned soup produced by the company Amy’s Kitchen LLC due to microbial contamination. However, the agency notes that the issue is classified as “non-harmful,” meaning the risk to health is considered low.
“Amy’s brand Organic Lentil Soup (Less Sodium) recalled due to container integrity defects and spoilage,” reads the CFIA statement.
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The recall applies specifically to the 398-millilitre can with the universal product code 0 42272 90583 6, lot number 60D0924, and a best-before date of April 2027. Consumers who may have purchased the recalled product are advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute it.
Amy’s Kitchen is an American company based in California that produces organic food, as well as gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
The CFIA has categorized the recall as a class three, which means that there is a low risk that consuming the produce may result in undesirable health problems. While class three recalls are not considered urgent from a safety standpoint, as they do not pose a health risk, they are applied to food products that do not meet regulatory standards or quality requirements.
According to the agency’s website, most food recalls in Canada are voluntary, which means that they’re carried out by manufacturers with oversight from the CFIA.
Recent recalls have also included several types of Salem Foods spices as a result of undeclared ingredients, as well as packages of Ola Ola pounded yams, which are being pulled from shelves because they contain undeclared milk.
However, some food recalls can be linked to more serious health risks.
In 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced an outbreak of listeria infections linked to plant-based refrigerated beverages. The outbreak resulted in three deaths, 20 reported illnesses, and 15 hospitalizations. Eligible Canadians can now file a claim if they were affected.