Custom Culinary, Inc. Recalls Chicken and Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA FSIS recalls 9,444 lbs of chicken/beef soup bases due to mislabeling as chicken but containing beef and undeclared soy allergen. Consumers urged to stop using these products.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
Custom Culinary is recalling chicken and beef soup base products that were mislabeled as chicken but may contain beef. These products also contain soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. This recall affects food service distributors nationwide who purchased these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275739-custom-culinary-recalls-chicken-beef-soup-bases-for-undeclared-soy.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275739-custom-culinary-recalls-chicken-beef-soup-bases-for-undeclared-soy · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #081-2017
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“Custom Culinary Recalls Chicken/Beef Soup Bases for Undeclared Soy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275739-custom-culinary-recalls-chicken-beef-soup-bases-for-undeclared-soy. Based on USDA FSIS recall #081-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/custom-culinary-inc.-recalls-chicken-and-beef-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were mislabeled as chicken but may contain beef. Additionally, they contain soy, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label. This misbranding and undeclared allergen could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to soy.
Who’s affected
Food service distributors nationwide who purchased the recalled chicken and beef soup bases are most at risk. Consumers who have bought these products should avoid using them.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled as 'Mollys Kitchen Soup Base Paste' with a lot code of 72505 239497 or 72505 239498. The products were packaged on May 25, 2017 and bear establishment number EST. 2016 or EST. P-1278.
- Brand
Custom Culinary- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Discard or Return Products
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed reports of adverse reactions?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Look for products labeled as 'Mollys Kitchen Soup Base Paste' with a lot code of 72505 239497 or 72505 239498, packaged on May 25, 2017.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Consumers with questions can contact Scott Freitag, Vice President of Quality Systems & Regulatory, at (630) 299-0501.
Contact Custom Culinary
We’ve drafted a message you can send Custom Culinary to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 081-2017 — Custom Culinary Custom Culinary Hello, I own a Custom Culinary that is covered by recall 081-2017 from Custom Culinary. 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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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 #081-2017 (July 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.