On October 4, 2007, Campbell Soup Company recalled about 72,300 cans of Campbell’s Chunky Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits Soup because the cans may include pieces of hard plastic which could cause a choking hazard. There were three reports of consumers receiving minor injuries in and around the mouth due to the plastic.

The recalled soup cans have a code on the bottom of the can that reads “JUL 08 2009 07097.” No other Campbell’s products are being recalled. Recalled soup was distributed to stores in 24 states, including:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Mississippi
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• Nevada
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Wyoming

Consumers should not eat the recalled soups, and are advised to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers can contact Campbell at 888-453-3868.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Campbell Voluntarily Recalls Campbell’s Chunky Potato with Cheddar and Bacon Bits,”, October 4, 2007.