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FDA Food recall · Reported November 26, 2014

THE ORIGINAL SOUPMAN Lobster Bisque, Net Wt 17 oz (482 g). Product is packed as a tetra pak and ships as a pack of 12 or 6 containers per carton. Distributed exclusively by: SoupMan Inc. Staten Island, NY 10314

The Original Soup Man has recalled Lobster Bisque due to the presense of Undeclared Shrimp, Tilapia and Perch.

Recall #
F-0504-2015
Affected scope
Total of 3,083 cases (1859 cases/12/17 oz and 1244 cases/6/17 oz)
Initiated
September 24, 2014
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Original Soup Man recalled THE ORIGINAL SOUPMAN Lobster Bisque, Net Wt 17 oz (482 g). Product is packed as a tetra … - a moderate-severity action.

THE ORIGINAL SOUPMAN Lobster Bisque, Net Wt 17 oz (482 g). Product is packed as a tetra … was recalled by Original Soup Man in November 26, 2014. Reason: The Original Soup Man has recalled Lobster Bisque due to the presense of Undeclared Shrimp, Tilapia and Perch.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0504-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Original Soup Man issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The Original Soup Man has recalled Lobster Bisque due to the presense of Undeclared Shrimp, Tilapia and Perch..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 26, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0504-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0504-2015) was formally reported on November 26, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 24, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Original Soup Man is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Staten Island, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as Total of 3,083 cases (1859 cases/12/17 oz and 1244 cases/6/17 oz).

The documented reason for this recall is: The Original Soup Man has recalled Lobster Bisque due to the presense of Undeclared Shrimp, Tilapia and Perch. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: retail stores nationwide. Distribution scope 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, 2 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 - 25,126 food recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. 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.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

Total of 3,083 cases (1859 cases/12/17 oz and 1244 cases/6/17 oz)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

THE ORIGINAL SOUPMAN Lobster Bisque, Net Wt 17 oz (482 g). Product is packed as a tetra pak and ships as a pack of 12 or 6 containers per carton. Distributed exclusively by: SoupMan Inc. Staten Island, NY 10314

Reason for recall

The Original Soup Man has recalled Lobster Bisque due to the presense of Undeclared Shrimp, Tilapia and Perch.

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-0504-2015
Date reported November 26, 2014
Date initiated September 24, 2014
Recalling firm Original Soup Man
Firm location Staten Island, NY
Affected scope Total of 3,083 cases (1859 cases/12/17 oz and 1244 cases/6/17 oz)
Distribution retail stores nationwide

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
THE ORIGINAL SOUPMAN Lobster Bisque, Net Wt 17 oz (482 g). Product is packed as a tetra pak and ships as a pack of 12 or 6 containers per carton. Distributed exclusively by: SoupMan Inc. Staten Island, NY 10314. Recalled by Original Soup Man. Units affected: Total of 3,083 cases (1859 cases/12/17 oz and 1244 cases/6/17 oz).
Why was this product recalled?
The Original Soup Man has recalled Lobster Bisque due to the presense of Undeclared Shrimp, Tilapia and Perch.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 26, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0504-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: retail stores nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0504-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 26, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.