Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Whole Foods Market Minestrone Soup recall: May Contain Undeclared Shrimp

Recall published 5 months ago

May Contain Undeclared Shrimp

Whole Foods Market Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dipsWhole Foods Market Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dips (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared fish or shellfish

The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have allergies to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare fish or shellfish, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0941-2026
Published
May 21, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Whole Foods Market
Product type
Sauces & dips
Units affected
562 cases (4,496 - 24oz units)
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Whole Foods, Amazon
Lot / code info
Use by: 05/27/26 Lot/Unit Numbers: 1762181 UPC Codes: 099482502065
UPC codes
099482502065
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this soup.

Products covered by this recall

Minestrone Soup

What the company announced

Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is recalling 24oz cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have allergies to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled retail cups of soup were distributed to the following states; AL, CT, DC, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, in Whole Foods retail stores and nationwide through online sales on the Whole Foods and Amazon website.

The recalled product is packaged in a 24-ounce, clear plastic cup marked with a Lot Code: 1762181 Use By 05/27/26 on the top rim of the cup, and with the UPC identifier of 099482502065 on the back label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this soup.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered in-store that a single cup of soup was found to contain the incorrect product and that the soup in the cup contained Shrimp.

No other soups or use-by codes are affected in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 617-409-1100 Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm ET

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 11 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 099482502065

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 1762181

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 05/27/26
  • 05
  • 27
  • 26

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 24 oz
  • 24 ounce
  • 1 Lb
  • 8 OZ
  • 12 LBS

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Fish

Whole Foods Market — The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids fish or shellfish, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Kettle Cuisine — Consumers: 617-409-1100

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Whole Foods Market sauces & dips recalled?

May Contain Undeclared Shrimp People who have allergies to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 099482502065; lot code 1762181; best-by date 05/27/26 or 05. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Whole Foods, Amazon.

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