Ivar's® Soup Lawsuit | Food Poisoning Lawyer, Attorney

Ivar’s has recalled a variety of clam chowder and other soups that can spoil prematurely, which could cause food poisoning in anyone who eats the soup.

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The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Ivar’s Soup induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with food poisoning after eating Ivar’s Soup that was spoiled, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Ivar’s Soups May Be Spoiled and Cause Illness

In April 2023, health officials issued a public health alert for Ivar’s soups that can spoil early and cause food poisoning illnesses. The warning involves the following soups:

Ivar’s Puget Sound Clam Chowder with Bacon
Ivar’s Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Ivar’s Rustic Zuppa Toscana Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup
Pike Place Fish Market World Famous Clam Chowder with Bacon

What Soups Were Recalled?

No recall was requested because the soups are no longer available for purchase, but some of the soups have “use-by” dates as late as August 2023. They may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

What Happened?

The problem was discovered after Ivar’s received “multiple consumer complaints regarding bloated soup packages.” After investigating, the company found that some of the soups had spoiled prematurely.

Furthermore, “lab testing of the prematurely spoiled products found high levels of spoilage bacteria in the products,” the company said.

Ivar’s Soups May Be Unsanitary, Health Officials Warn

The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service warned that the soups “may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, which may result in the product spoiling prematurely.”

These soups were fully-cooked, ready-to-eat products that were sold in the refrigerated section of major grocery stores.

The warning applies to the following Ivar’s soups, which were shipped nationwide in the U.S. and exported to Mexico:

48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s PUGET SOUND CLAM CHOWDER WITH BACON” with Use By dates 4/26/2023, 4/27/2023, 5/3/2023, 5/4/2023, 5/5/2023, 5/11/2023, 5/23/2023, 5/30/2023, 6/2/2023, 6/6/2023, 6/7/2023, 7/5/2023, 7/20/2023, 8/1/2023, 8/10/2023, and 8/17/2023.
48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s Loaded Baked Potato Soup” with Use By dates 5/9/2023, 5/19/2023, 6/16/2023, and 7/18/2023.
48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s Rustic Zuppa Toscana Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup” with Use By dates 4/30/2023, 5/2/2023, 5/14/2023, 5/15/2023, 5/21/2023, 5/22/2023, and 5/30/2023.
20-oz. cup of “Ivar’s PUGET SOUND Clam Chowder WITH BACON” with Use By dates 4/26/2023, 5/5/2023, 6/6/2023, 7/20/2023, and 8/10/2023.
20-oz. cup of “PIKE PLACE FISH MARKET WORLD FAMOUS CLAM CHOWDER WITH BACON” with Use By dates 5/4/2023, 7/5/2023, and 8/1/2023.

What is the Risk?

No illnesses were reported, but eating food that is contaminated with spoilage organisms can cause severe food poisoning. People with vulnerable immune systems have the highest risk of complications, but also young children, elderly adults, and pregnant women.

Symptoms of Food Poisoning

Diarrhea
Stomach pain or cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Fever
Dehydration
Feeling very tired
Loss of appetite
And more

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