The FDA notified the public on Tuesday of a new recall involving the Gilster Mary Lee Corporation out of Perryville, Missouri. The company says that the packaging on two lots of their Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix fails to list egg as an included ingredient.
Gilster Mary Lee announced the recall just ahead of the FDA’s alert on Tuesday. The Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix has a UPC of 41190-0839, and the “Best By” dates for the two recalled lots are SEP 27 25 and OCT 11 25. The company distributed the recalled soup mixes to Wakefern distribution centers in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The label on the product indicates that Bowl & Basket is a ShopRite brand, and ShopRite retailers are present in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The company hasn’t yet clarified if the product was distributed beyond New Jersey to these other retail locations.
The product is sold in a 2-ounce, yellow cardboard box that features the brand name and the name of the product. The box also reads, “Use for soups, dips, and seasonings” and features pictures of both an onion soup and a dip. Customers can find the “Best By” date stamped on the top flap of the box, and they can find the UPC number printed along with the barcode on the bottom flap.
So far, Gilster Mary Lee has not received any reports of illness or injury connected to the recalled product. They initiated the recall after receiving a complaint from a customer. It’s not clear from the company’s announcement if the undeclared allergen was added to the product accidentally during production or if a labelling error resulted in the exclusion of egg from the list of ingredients printed on the product.
As explained by the Cleveland Clinic, egg allergies are common and can cause reactions that range from mild to life-threatening. Symptoms might include skin rash, itching, or swelling; congestion or difficulty breathing; gastrointestinal upset with nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting; and in rare cases, anaphylaxis. Companies in the United States are required by law to list eggs in the ingredient list when eggs are used to make a food product.
Gilster Mary Lee advises customers who may have purchased the recalled product to return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the recall can contact the company Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST at 618-826-2361 (ext. 32301) or 573-547-8345 (ext. 20001).
If you or a family member are recovering from an allergic reaction or injury after eating or handling a packaged food product with undeclared eggs, you could be owed compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial hardship. Our team of attorneys can work with you to hold the liable party responsible for their negligence. Contact TruLaw or take our free Instant Case Evaluation ℠ to get started.