• 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I…
Recalled by Fresh Foods of Washington LLC
Meat & poultry recall
Fresh Foods of Washington LLC
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 • 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I… from Fresh Foods of Washington LLC. The alert was issued on December 7, 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 • 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I…. The company behind the recall is Fresh Foods of Washington LLC. The USDA describes the product as: “• 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-Inspired Beef Soup with Hominy” with “USE BY 01/02/24” and lot code 11183. The top of the plastic cups may be labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Plant-Based Chicken Noodle Soup MADE WITH”
Why was • 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product labeled as birria-in….” 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 • 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I…, 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 Fresh Foods of Washington LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
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Full recall details
- Date reported
- December 7, 2023
- Recall started
- December 7, 2023
Misbranding. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.Show full text ▾
Misbranding. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup may actually contain plant-based chicken noodle soup, which contains sesame, 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 these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The RTE product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup that may contain plant-based chicken noodle soup were produced on November 18, 2023. The following product is subject to the public health alert [ view label ]: 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-Inspired Beef Soup with Hominy” with “USE BY 01/02/24” and lot code 11183. The top of the plastic cups may be labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Plant-Based Chicken Noodle Soup MADE WITH PLANT-BASED PROTEIN. DOES NOT CONTAIN CHICKEN.” The product subject to the public health alert bears the establishment number “EST. 18235” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The issue was discovered by the retailer after a store employee identified a case of RTE Plant-Based Chicken Noodle Soup product bearing the correct top label but incorrect front and back labels. The retailer reported the issue to the producing establishment, and the establishment notified FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. 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 these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Members of the media with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Andrew Hearns, EVP of Quality and Food Safety of Kettle Cuisine, at 617-409-1100 or ahearns@kettlecuisine.com . Consumers with questions can contact Paul Nazario, Director of Retail Sales at Kettle Cuisine, at 360-931-1494 or pnazario@kettlecuisine.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also 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 • 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Misbranding.
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 • 24-oz. plastic cups labeled “WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-I…?+
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-12072023-01. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.