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Food recall · FDA · Published September 23, 2020

Hale And Hearty Soups, LLC recalls WILD MUSHROOM BARLEY soup; Manufactured By: Hale & Hearty Soups; 2x9.6lbs; 13.8 net weight; Keep Refrigerated

Hale & Hearty Soups recalls Wild Mushroom Barley soup due to possible maggot contamination. Consumers should check for maggot pieces before use.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0032-2021FoodHale & Hearty Soups ›
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Recalling firmHale And Hearty Soups, LLC276 Stagg St, N/A · Brooklyn, NY 11206-1602
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What happened, in plain English

Hale & Hearty Soups is recalling Wild Mushroom Barley soup because it may contain pieces of maggots. This poses a food safety risk if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15150-hale-hearty-soups-wild-mushroom-barley-soup-recall-maggot-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15150-hale-hearty-soups-wild-mushroom-barley-soup-recall-maggot-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0032-2021

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“Hale & Hearty Soups Wild Mushroom Barley Soup Recall: Maggot Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15150-hale-hearty-soups-wild-mushroom-barley-soup-recall-maggot-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0032-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0032-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The soup may contain pieces of maggots, which can cause foodborne illness if ingested. Maggot contamination typically occurs during processing or storage.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased this soup from Hale & Hearty Soups. People who eat the soup without checking for maggot pieces are at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Wild Mushroom Barley soup', manufactured by Hale & Hearty Soups, with a 13.8 net weight and UPC 1 80644 00014. The soup expires October 5, 2020.

  • Brand
    Hale & Hearty Soups
  • Product
    WILD MUSHROOM BARLEY soup; Manufactured By: Hale & Hearty Soups; 2x9.6lbs; 13.8 net weight; Keep Refrigerated
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Maggot Pieces

    Inspect the soup for any pieces of maggots before consuming.

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Questions people ask

Is this soup safe to eat?

The soup may contain pieces of maggots, so it is not safe to eat without checking for maggot pieces.

How can I tell if I have the recalled soup?

Check for the product name 'Wild Mushroom Barley soup', manufactured by Hale & Hearty Soups, with a 13.8 net weight and UPC 1 80644 00014.

What should I do if I have the recalled soup?

Inspect the soup for maggot pieces before consuming. If you find maggots, do not eat it.

Take action

Contact Hale & Hearty Soups

We’ve drafted a message you can send Hale & Hearty Soups to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0032-2021 — Hale & Hearty Soups WILD MUSHROOM BARLEY soup; Manufactured By: Hale & Hearty Soups; 2x9.6lbs; 13.8

Hello,

I own a WILD MUSHROOM BARLEY soup; Manufactured By: Hale & Hearty Soups; 2x9.6lbs; 13.8 net weight; Keep Refrigerated that is covered by recall F-0032-2021 from Hale & Hearty Soups.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0032-2021 (September 23, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0032-2021 to see it in context.
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