Tim Hortons Dried Chicken Noodle Soup Mix Recall: Import Violation
Tim Hortons recalls dried chicken noodle soup mix imported without FSIS inspection. Consumers are urged not to eat the product due to potential health risks.
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Import Violation
What happened, in plain English
The TDL Group Corp. is recalling approximately 636 pounds of Tim Hortons Dried Chicken Noodle Soup Mix because it was imported from Canada without being presented to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for re-inspection. Because the product bypassed mandatory safety checks, there is a possibility of adverse health consequences, although no illnesses have been reported yet. Consumers who have these items should not consume them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275593-tim-hortons-dried-chicken-noodle-soup-mix-recall-import-violation.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275593-tim-hortons-dried-chicken-noodle-soup-mix-recall-import-violation · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #066-2016
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“Tim Hortons Dried Chicken Noodle Soup Mix Recall: Import Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275593-tim-hortons-dried-chicken-noodle-soup-mix-recall-import-violation. Based on USDA FSIS recall #066-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tdl-group-corp--recalls-dried-chicken-soup-mix-products-distributed-without-benefit).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was shipped into the United States without receiving the required FSIS re-inspection upon entry. Without this official safety check, there is a possibility of adverse health consequences from consuming the food.
Who’s affected
Restaurants in Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania that received shipments of this specific soup mix are likely affected. While the record notes no confirmed illnesses, any consumer who purchased or was served these uninspected products is at potential risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 16.9 oz./481 g plastic bagged packages of Tim Hortons Chicken Noodle Soup Mix. The package must bear establishment number Canada 368 and have case code CANADA S519 with Canadian health certificate number 617844.
- Brand
Tim Hortons- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled soup mix due to the lack of required federal inspection.
Discard or return the item
Throw away the product or return it to the place where you purchased it.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania”
States: Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone gotten sick from these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses due to consumption of these products.
What should I do if I have this product?
You are urged not to consume the product. It should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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Where this comes from
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 #066-2016 (July 27, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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