Your Soup Might Have Wood in It, USDA Says

vice.comPublished: 4/20/2025

Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for 13 frozen soups and bowl products, warning they might contain foreign material from cilantro, potentially harmful due to wood contamination. The affected brands include Molly's Kitchen, Sysco, and others like Campbell's, Vital Pursuit, and Meijer Crafted Market. FSIS advises consumers to avoid these items or return them for safety reasons.