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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Ivar's Commissary: Clam Chowder with Uncured Bacon Recalled for Plastic Fragments

Agency Publication Date: November 1, 2021
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Summary

Ivar's Commissary has recalled 14,968 sleeves of Ivar's Kettle Classic Clam Chowder With Uncured Bacon because the soup may contain sharp plastic fragments. The affected product is a refrigerated double-pack containing two 24-ounce clear plastic cups and was sold exclusively at Costco. These products were distributed across 13 states in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions with a specific 'Use By' date in December 2021. Consumers should return any remaining product to Costco for a full refund.

Risk

The product may contain hard or sharp plastic fragments which, if swallowed, pose a choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for Ivar's Kettle Classic Clam Chowder With Uncured Bacon (Costco Item #1270666) sold in a double-pack of two 24-ounce clear plastic cups.
  2. Verify the UPC code 0 30383 19649 6 and look for the 'Use By Date' of 12-22-2021 printed on the packaging.
  3. If you have the affected soup, do not consume it; instead, return it to any Costco location for a full refund.
  4. If you have already consumed the product and are experiencing health concerns, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  5. For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund at place of purchase

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Ivar's Kettle Classic Clam Chowder With Uncured Bacon (2/24 oz. cups)
Item Code:
Item #1952
Costco Item #1270666
UPC Codes:
030383196496
Date Ranges: Use By Date: 12-22-2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88882
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ivar's Commissary
Sold By: Costco
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1871 cases or total 14,968 sleeves (2/24 oz. cups per sleeve)
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Agency Last Updated: November 15, 2021

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