Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Knorr®
Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta imported
from Israel because it contains undeclared egg. Persons
who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of a
serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this
product. The situation has been investigated and corrected.
The product was distributed nationwide. There have been no reported
cases of illness.
Product Name and Description: Knorr®
Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta (imported
from Israel) packed in a pouch (bag) 2.18 oz (62 g).
The product was manufactured in Israel by Unilever Bestfoods Israel Ltd.
and imported and distributed by a third party (see back of package).
UNIT UPC: 4800170660 (located on the back of the pouch
under the bar code) – including all “BEST-IF-USED-BY” dates
(located on a panel next to the UPC). The recall was initiated after it
was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging
that did not reveal the presence of egg.
Consumers who have the Knorr®
Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta product
are asked to discard it and call 877-270-7412, which is operational 24
hours a day, for information on the recall and to request a full refund.
In addition, a consumer services representative is available between the
hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EDT.
The company is placing a notification on the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Network (FAAN) web site www.foodallergy.org
and notifying FAAN’s individual members.
This recall involves only ONE product, Knorr®
Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta. Therefore,
no other Knorr® products, including the
following, are affected by this recall: Knorr® brand
kosher soup mixes, Knorr® non-kosher soup mixes, Knorr®
classic sauces, pasta sauces, recipe mixes, Knorr® bouillon
cubes and granulate, gravies, and Knorr®/Lipton®
sides (Fiesta, Cajun, Asian, Italian, Pasta, Rice and Sides Plus™
Veggies.)
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Unilever United States, Inc.
Anita Larsen, 201-894-7760
