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FDA Food recall · Reported May 19, 2021

Panera Lobster Bisque, 16 oz.

Lobster bisque contains undeclared noodle with egg ingredient.

Recall #
F-0486-2021
Affected scope
17,992 units (2,987 cases)
Initiated
April 14, 2021
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Blount Fine Foods Corporation recalled Panera Lobster Bisque, 16 oz. - a moderate-severity action.

Panera Lobster Bisque, 16 oz. was recalled by Blount Fine Foods Corporation in May 19, 2021. Reason: Lobster bisque contains undeclared noodle with egg ingredient.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0486-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Blount Fine Foods Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Lobster bisque contains undeclared noodle with egg ingredient..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
May 19, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0486-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Panera Lobster Bisque, 16 oz.

Reason for recall

Lobster bisque contains undeclared noodle with egg ingredient.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0486-2021
Date reported May 19, 2021
Date initiated April 14, 2021
Recalling firm Blount Fine Foods Corporation
Firm location Fall River, MA
Affected scope 17,992 units (2,987 cases)
Distribution CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Panera Lobster Bisque, 16 oz.. Recalled by Blount Fine Foods Corporation. Units affected: 17,992 units (2,987 cases).
Why was this product recalled?
Lobster bisque contains undeclared noodle with egg ingredient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 19, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0486-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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