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Food recall · FDA · Published December 27, 2016

Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office recalls Whole Foods Markets Lobster Bisque Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07652 UPC: 8-80632-00100

Whole Foods Market recalls Lobster Bisque due to mislabeling as Butternut Squash Soup, causing potential allergen mix-ups. Consumers should check product labels for correct allergen information.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1425-2017FoodWhole Foods Market ›
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Recalling firmWhole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office930 Sylvan Ave, N/A · Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632-3310
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What happened, in plain English

Whole Foods Market is recalling Lobster Bisque because its back label mistakenly says it's Butternut Squash Soup. This could confuse people with shellfish or wheat allergies who might eat the product thinking it's safer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22494-whole-foods-lobster-bisque-mislabeling-risk-allergen-confusion.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22494-whole-foods-lobster-bisque-mislabeling-risk-allergen-confusion · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1425-2017

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“Whole Foods Lobster Bisque Mislabeling Risk: Allergen Confusion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22494-whole-foods-lobster-bisque-mislabeling-risk-allergen-confusion. Based on FDA recall #F-1425-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1425-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product's back label incorrectly states it's Butternut Squash Soup instead of Lobster Bisque. This could lead consumers with shellfish, wheat, or milk allergies to mistakenly believe the product is safer than it actually is, increasing the risk of allergic reactions.

Who’s affected

People who bought the Lobster Bisque at Whole Foods Market stores in the Northeast region. Those with shellfish, wheat, or milk allergies are most at risk if they consume the product thinking it's Butternut Squash Soup.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 8-80632-00100 on the product label. The product was distributed by Whole Foods Market in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with lot number 16354.

  • Brand
    Whole Foods Market
  • Product
    Whole Foods Markets Lobster Bisque Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07652 UPC: 8-80632-00100
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the UPC 8-80632-00100 on the product label to confirm it's the recalled Lobster Bisque.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The back label of the Lobster Bisque was mislabeled as Butternut Squash Soup, which could confuse people with shellfish, wheat, or milk allergies.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the product label for the UPC 8-80632-00100. If you have it, you may want to contact Whole Foods Market for guidance.

Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?

No, this is an allergen labeling issue, not a physical hazard. The risk is low and related to potential allergic reactions.

Take action

Contact Whole Foods Market

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

Subject: Recall F-1425-2017 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Markets Lobster Bisque Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Englewood

Hello,

I own a Whole Foods Markets Lobster Bisque Distributed by: Whole Foods Market, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07652 UPC: 8-80632-00100 that is covered by recall F-1425-2017 from Whole Foods Market.

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-1425-2017 (December 27, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1425-2017 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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