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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Rustico Foods Recalls Packaged Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: October 22, 2015
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Summary

Rustico Foods of Los Angeles is recalling approximately 2,659 pounds of packaged ready-to-eat soup products, including Chicken Matzo Ball, Turkey Chili with Beans, and Chicken Vegetable varieties. These soups were sold in 1.6-lb and 2-lb plastic containers at retail locations in Southern California between September 24 and October 21, 2015. The recall was initiated because the products were produced without federal inspection and outside of approved inspection hours.

Risk

Consumption of food produced without federal inspection poses an increased risk of foodborne illness, as the safety and sanitary conditions of the production process were not verified by the USDA. While no adverse reactions have been reported, the lack of inspection means the products may not meet federal safety standards for human consumption.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for Rustico brand soup containers labeled CHICKEN MATZO BALL, TURKEY CHILI WITH BEANS, or CHICKEN VEGETABLE.
  2. Verify the product is affected by looking for establishment number P-45180 inside the USDA mark of inspection, Lot codes #2662015 through #2942015 on the bottom, and 'Best By' dates between 10/21/15 and 11/18/15 on the side.
  3. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
  4. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
  5. If you are concerned about a reaction after consuming these products, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  6. For questions about the recall, contact Jorge Castaneda, Plant Coordinator, at (213) 749-9670 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Rustico CHICKEN MATZO BALL (2-lb.)
Item Code:
P-45180
Lot Numbers:
Lot #2662015 through Lot #2942015
Date Ranges: Best By 10/21/15 through Best By 11/18/15
Product: Rustico CHICKEN MATZO BALL (1.6-lb.)
Item Code:
P-45180
Lot Numbers:
Lot #2662015 through Lot #2942015
Date Ranges: Best By 10/21/15 through Best By 11/18/15
Product: Rustico TURKEY CHILI WITH BEANS (1.6-lb.)
Item Code:
P-45180
Lot Numbers:
Lot #2662015 through Lot #2942015
Date Ranges: Best By 10/21/15 through Best By 11/18/15
Product: Rustico CHICKEN VEGETABLE (1.6-lb.)
Item Code:
P-45180
Lot Numbers:
Lot #2662015 through Lot #2942015
Date Ranges: Best By 10/21/15 through Best By 11/18/15

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

130-2015.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 130-2015
Status: Active
Units Affected: 312 lbs
Distributed To: California
Classification: Class I

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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