Multiple popular soup brands have been affected by a USDA health alert over “foreign material.”

Cilantro, an ingredient in the products, was found to be contaminated with wood, according to a nationwide alert from the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Campbell’s soups were among the named products; specifically the brand’s Chicken Tortilla Soup, Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup, and Wicked Thai Soup.

Molly’s Kitchen, another popular brand, was also affected. The Baja Chicken Enchilada Soup, Chicken Chili, Chicken Enchilada Soup, and Mexican Chicken Tortilla have all been named in the health alert.

Other affected soup and bowl products included Health Request Mexican Chicken Tortilla, Life Cuisine Vital Pursuit Southwest Style Taco Bowl, Sysco Chicken Tortilla Soup, Verve Spicy Chicken Nacho Soup, Verve Wicked Thai Soup, and Crafted Market Coconut Chicken Thai Style Soup.

All products, with the exception of the Crafted Market soup, had various 2026 use-by dates. Crafted Market’s soup has a best-by date of May or June 2025. A full list of dates can be found on a federal website.

“These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,” the FSIS alert stated.

The products were shipped to restaurants and institutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Federal officials anticipate more products being added to the list.

The soup and bowl health alert isn’t the only issue plaguing consumers this week. Celery sold at Walmart was affected by a recall over a possible listeria risk. Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. announced its washed and ready-to-eat Marketside Celery Sticks with a best-by date of March 23, should be thrown out. The product was sold at Walmart stores in 29 states across the nation.

Cabot Creamery issued a voluntary recall on 1,700 pounds of butter after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria found in feces.

The brand’s contaminated Extra Creamy Sea Salt Butter Sticks were sold in seven states and had a best-by date of September 9.

Aldi also issued a “do not eat” warning over its Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter. The 385g packs with a use-by date of April 12, were mislabeled and could sicken people with a milk allergy.

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