32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”…
Recalled by Plenus Group, Inc.
Meat & poultry recall
Plenus Group, Inc.
Public Health Alert
The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”… from Plenus Group, Inc.. The alert was issued on October 6, 2023. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”…. The company behind the recall is Plenus Group, Inc., based in Massachusetts. The USDA describes the product as: “32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs” with a Best By: 11/27/23 date and lot code 048480 printed on the lid.”
Why was 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed pepper soup with meatballs product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains egg,….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Plenus Group, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Massachusetts. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to anyone with a food allergy or sensitivity to the ingredient that wasn't listed on the label. For everyone else this product is generally safe to eat — the danger is specific to people avoiding that ingredient, who had no way to know it was there.
Distribution listed in the notice: Massachusetts.
What undeclared ingredient or allergen actually means
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”… from Plenus Group, Inc. — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
USDA-inspected meat and poultry carry an establishment number inside the round USDA mark of inspection, usually on the front of the package or on the sealed edge. Lot codes and pack dates are typically printed near that mark.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Plenus Group, Inc. or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- October 6, 2023
- Recall started
- October 6, 2023
- Distributed in
- Massachusetts
Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed pepper soup with meatballs product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.Show full text ▾
Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed pepper soup with meatballs product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The RTE stuffed pepper soup with meatballs product was produced on Sept. 28, 2023. The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]: 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs” with a Best By: 11/27/23 date and lot code 048480 printed on the lid. The product bear establishment number “EST. 18019” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts. The problem was discovered during a label review by the establishment. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Media with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Michael Jolly, Marketing Manager, at 978-970-3832 or mfjolly@plenus-group.com . Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Krystian Madrid, Quality Control and Assurance Director, at 978-970-3832 or kmadrid@plenus-group.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Unreported Allergens.
How serious is this recall?+
Public Health Alert. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
What should I do if I have 32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-PHA-10062023-02. Information last synced from the FDA on July 31, 2026.