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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published June 20, 2023

BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Noodle Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Reinspection

USDA FSIS recalls 13,561 pounds of chicken noodle soup from Canada that wasn't re-inspected before import into the US. Consumers urged not to eat these products.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #026-2023Meat & poultryBCI Foods ›
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What happened, in plain English

BCI Foods is recalling chicken noodle soup products that were imported from Canada without undergoing required US import reinspection. This means the products may not meet US food safety standards and could pose a risk if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275022-bci-foods-recalls-chicken-noodle-soup-import-reinspection-not-done.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275022-bci-foods-recalls-chicken-noodle-soup-import-reinspection-not-done · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #026-2023

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“BCI Foods Recalls Chicken Noodle Soup: Import Reinspection Not Done.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275022-bci-foods-recalls-chicken-noodle-soup-import-reinspection-not-done. Based on USDA FSIS recall #026-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/bci-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-noodle-soup-products-produced-without-benefit-import).

Why it’s dangerous

The products were imported from Canada without being checked by US food safety authorities. This means they might not meet US food safety standards, but there have been no confirmed reports of people getting sick from eating them.

Who’s affected

Consumers who bought these chicken noodle soup products in California, Michigan, Minnesota, or Tennessee. People who have the products in their pantries are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for cans labeled 'tasty KITCHEN Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup' with Canadian establishment number EST. 142. Check the best before date and lot code on the label.

  • Brand
    BCI Foods
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using it now

    Throw away or return the recalled chicken noodle soup products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Are there any injuries from this product?

No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for cans with Canadian establishment number EST. 142 and specific best before dates and lot codes listed in the recall notice.

Where can I get more information about this recall?

Contact Marco De Palma at BCI Foods Inc. at 450-796-3210 or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).

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Contact BCI Foods

We’ve drafted a message you can send BCI Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 026-2023 — BCI Foods BCI Foods

Hello,

I own a BCI Foods that is covered by recall 026-2023 from BCI Foods.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #026-2023 (June 20, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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