32-oz. clear cups of “R KITCHEN Stuffed Pepper Soup with Meatballs”…

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.