Recall Alert: Plastic Found in Wegmans Soups

Prepackaged soups sold at Wegmans grocery stores are being recalled over fears that the products may contain bits of plastic. In all, about 4,100 pounds of soup are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The recalled products, all marked with store-brand labels, include:

• 16 oz. cups of “Wegmans Food Markets Chicken and Dumpling Soup,” with a “use by” date of August 24, 2012 and “Keep Refrigerated” on the label.
• 16 oz. cups of “Wegmans Food Markets Italian Wedding Style Soup with Meatballs,” with a “use by” date of September 3, 2012 and “Keep Refrigerated” on the label.
• 16 oz. cups of “Wegmans Food Markets Gazpacho Soup,” with a “use by” date of September 2, 2012
• 16 oz. cups of “Wegmans Food Markets Tomato Basil with Orzo Soup,” with a “use by” date of September  3, 2012
• 16 oz. cups of “Wegmans Food Markets Caribbean Black Bean Soup,” with a “use by” date of September  3, 2012
• 16 oz. cups of “Wegmans Food Markets Lobster Bisque,” with a “use by” date of September  3, 2012

The problem was discovered after consumers found plastic fragments in their soup. No injuries have been reported. More information is here.