CFIA recalls Soup Time French Onion Soup for undeclared wheat; sold online in Alberta

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Soup Time brand French Onion Soup after the product was found to contain wheat that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed online in Alberta, according to the agency’s recall notice dated Oct. 16.

The warning applies to people with wheat allergies or sensitivities and to people with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders. Consuming the product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction, the agency warned.

The affected product is Soup Time French Onion Soup with UPC 6 28250 50659 4. The recall applies to all codes where wheat is not declared on the label.

The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The CFIA reported one reaction associated with consuming the product.

The CFIA said the soup should not be served, used, sold or distributed, and should be thrown out or returned to the location where it was purchased.

The CFIA is investigating and said the probe may lead to additional recalls; it is also verifying the product is being removed from the marketplace.

The recall is listed as Class 1 under identification number RA-82810. The recalling firm is Soup Time Alberta Inc.