Health Alert for Soup Products Over Wood Contamination in Four States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for various soups and bowl products potentially contaminated with wood, specifically from cilantro. The alert affects multiple brands, including Campbell's and Verve, and includes products distributed to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with a possibility of nationwide impacts as more products may be added. Consumers are advised not to consume or serve the affected products, which should be discarded or returned for a refund. No injuries have been reported related to this contamination, but the presence of wood poses risks of dental injury and choking. A full list of affected products, including their sell-by dates and establishment numbers, is available on the FSIS website. The health alert stems from a recall of cilantro, an FDA-regulated ingredient, after the discovery of foreign materials.