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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published February 25, 2019

Albertsons Signature Tomato Basil Bisque Soup: Temperature Logger Misplaced in Packaging

Albertsons recalls Signature Tomato Basil Bisque Soup due to a misplaced temperature data logger in retail packaging, which could affect cooling safety.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1159-2019FoodAlbertsons ›
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Recalling firmAlbertsons Companies LLC250 E Park Center Blvd, PO Box 20 · Boise, ID 83726-0020
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Albertsons is recalling Signature Tomato Basil Bisque Soup because a temperature data logger intended to monitor cooling was misplaced in the packaging. This could lead to improper cooling of the soup, potentially causing food safety risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17689-albertsons-signature-tomato-basil-bisque-soup-temperature-logger-misplaced-in.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17689-albertsons-signature-tomato-basil-bisque-soup-temperature-logger-misplaced-in · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1159-2019

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“Albertsons Signature Tomato Basil Bisque Soup: Temperature Logger Misplaced in Packaging.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17689-albertsons-signature-tomato-basil-bisque-soup-temperature-logger-misplaced-in. Based on FDA recall #F-1159-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1159-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Feb. 25, 2019, that Albertsons Companies LLC voluntarily recalled Signature Café Tomato Basil Bisque Soup because a temperature data logger may be inside the package. Consumers should not consume the product and should contact Lucerne Foods for a refund.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Albertsons
  • Product: Signature Café Tomato Basil Bisque Soup
  • UPC: 0002113015645
  • Size: 24 oz. (1 lb.. 8 oz.) 680 g
  • Sell By Date: April 24, 2019
  • Quantity: 500 cases (8 cups per case)
  • Distribution: Shipped to distribution center in Fullerton, CA and on to retail stores in CA

The hazard

A temperature data logger which is intentionally placed into one container of soup to monitor cooling has been misplaced and believed to be in a retail package.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Albertsons Companies LLC has had 14 other recalls on record since Feb. 16, 2022. Other recent recalls include the Albertsons Peach Melba Pie Recall (May 6, 2026), the Lucerne Cottage Cheese Recall (March 16, 2026), and the Albertsons Grilled Chicken Pasta Recall (Sept. 26, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Kettle Cuisine Minestrone Soup Recall (May 19, 2026) and the Amy's Organic Lentil Light in Sodium Soup Recall (June 22, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Signature Tomato Basil Bisque Soup in polypropylene cups with linear low density polyethylene caps and a plastic film seal. The product was sold with a sell-by date of April 24, 2019.

  • Brand
    Albertsons
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Packaging

    Look for the temperature data logger in the packaging to confirm if it was misplaced.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in California.

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FDA distribution: “Shipped to distribution center in Fullerton, CA and the on to retail stores in CA,” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: California.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 15 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 25, 201912. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 12, 201923. FDA terminated the recall: Mar 12, 201934. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 20, 201942019
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. FDA terminated the recall
  4. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Is this soup safe to eat?

The recall is due to a potential temperature monitoring issue, not an immediate safety hazard. The soup is safe if properly refrigerated and cooled.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-1159-2019 (February 25, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1159-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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