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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Vital Choice and Cauldron Broths Beef Products Produced Without Inspection

Agency Publication Date: May 26, 2017
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Summary

Cauldron Soups, LLC (doing business as Cauldron Broths) is recalling approximately 5,163 pounds of beef broth products because they were produced and packaged without the benefit of federal food safety inspection. The recall includes various 24-fl. oz. plastic pouches and 8-fl. oz. or 1-gallon plastic containers of beef bone broth and Glace de Viande produced between December 21, 2016, and May 22, 2017. These items were sold at retail locations in Washington and nationwide through an online distributor.

Risk

Products produced without federal inspection may not meet food safety standards, which could pose a risk of foodborne illness or other health complications. While no illnesses have been confirmed, the safety of these products cannot be guaranteed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your products for Vital Choice GRASS-FED BEEF BONE BROTH with best by dates 1/15/2018, 1/18/2018, or 3/28/2018.
  2. Check your products for CAULDRON BROTHS BEEF BONE BROTH with best by dates 1/3/18 or 2/15/18, or ORGANIC CAULDRON'S CURE with best by date 12/21/18.
  3. Check your products for CAULDRON BROTHS GLACE DE VIANDE in 1-gallon containers (best by 1/30/18) or 8-fl. oz. containers (best by 3/4/18).
  4. Look for establishment number EST. 45953 inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product packaging.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  6. If you have questions, contact Gabriel Claycamp, CEO of Cauldron Broths, at (360) 671-1098 or email customercare@cauldronbroths.com.
  7. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Vital Choice GRASS-FED BEEF BONE BROTH (24-fl. oz.)
UPC Codes:
834297008087
Lot Numbers:
Best by 1/15/2018
Best by 1/18/2018
Best by 3/28/2018
Establishment #: EST. 45953

Individual plastic pouches

Product: CAULDRON BROTHS BEEF BONE BROTH (24-fl. oz.)
Lot Numbers:
Best by 1/3/18
Best by 2/15/18
Establishment #: EST. 45953

Individual plastic pouches

Product: CAULDRON BROTHS ORGANIC CAULDRON'S CURE (24-fl. oz.)
Lot Numbers:
Best by 12/21/18
Establishment #: EST. 45953

Individual plastic pouches

Product: CAULDRON BROTHS GLACE DE VIANDE (1-gal.)
Lot Numbers:
Best by 1/30/18
Establishment #: EST. 45953

Individual plastic containers

Product: CAULDRON BROTHS GLACE DE VIANDE (8-fl. oz.)
UPC Codes:
854097007141
Lot Numbers:
Best by 3/4/18
Establishment #: EST. 45953

Individual plastic containers

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 056-2017
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Somi Foods, Inc
Sold By: Retail locations in Washington; Internet sales direct to consumers
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 1,289 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: CEO Gabriel Claycamp (360) 671-1098 customercare@cauldronbroths.com

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response