BCI Foods Inc. Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit Recall 2019
Issued September 5, 2019Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection — recalled per USDA on 9/5/2019. Reason: Import Violation.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Sep 5, 2019
- Distribution
- 2 states
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
Verify the match
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Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
Clean prep surfaces
Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2019 BCI Foods, Inc., a Quebec, Canada firm and importer of record, is recalling approximately 3,304 pounds of meat and poultry soup products that were not presented for import re-inspection, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The meat and poultry soup items were imported on July 17, 2019. The following products are subject to recall: [View labels (PDF only)] 19-oz. cans containing chefs cupboard CLASSIC HOMESTYLE CHICKEN & WILD RICE with a BB/MA 2021 MR 04 date and code EST 142 602 19 064 on the bottom of the cans. 19-oz. cans containing chefs cupboard CLASSIC HOMESTYLE ITALIAN-STYLE WEDDING with Meatballs & Chicken with a BB/MA 2021 MR 03 date and code EST 142 603 19 063 on the bottom of the cans. 18.8-oz. cans containing chefs cupboard CHUNKY BEEF with COUNTRY VEGETABLES with a BB/MA 2020 SE 25 date and code EST 142 613 18 269 on the bottom of the cans. 18.8-oz. cans containing chefs cupboard CHUNKY SIRLOIN BURGER with COUNTRY VEGETABLES with a BB/MA 2021 FE 18 date and code EST 142 614 19 049 on the bottom of the cans. The products subject to recall do not bear the USDA mark of inspection, but bear Canadas establishment number 142 within the Canadian mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Aldi stores in New York and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS monitoring activities of imported products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact John St. Germain, Vice President of Sales, BCI Foods Inc., at (416) 882-3513. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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Why it was recalled
Import Violation
Where was it sold2 states
New York, Pennsylvania
More recalls like this4 related — by brand, contaminant, and category
Frequently asked questions
Is the BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection is affected?
All units of BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection matching the description above are affected. New York, Pennsylvania
What should I do if I have the recalled BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.