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DSCP-FTW January 29, 2023 

ALFOODACT 2023-003 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Rao’s 

Slow Simmered Soup, Labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi but Containing Vegetable Minestrone 

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Sovos Brands Intermediate, Inc. (“Sovos”) is voluntarily 

recalling a limited number of 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup, 

Chicken & Gnocchi, because the affected jars may contain undeclared egg. People who have an 

allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if 

they consume the product. 

The affected soup is labeled as Chicken & Gnocchi, but will contain vegetable minestrone, 

which is dark red. 

The recalled jars of Chicken & Gnocchi Soup were distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, 

Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New 

Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, 

Virginia, and Wisconsin in retail stores between December 8th, 2022, and January 27th, 2023. 

No illnesses or complaints have been reported to date. 

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the egg-containing vegetable minestrone was 

distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg because it was mistakenly labeled 

as Chicken & Gnocchi. Please see the attached photos for assistance with identifying the affected 

product. 

3. PRODUCTS AFFECTED: The product is packaged in a 16-ounce, clear glass jar marked 

with the following code date printed on the top of the jar: Best By NOV 15 2024 EST 251 Code 

Date 2320 MDV 046030Z009, UPC 747479400015. Only soup with Code Date 2320 MDV 

046030Z009 is part of the recall. 
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PRODUCT:  

The affected soup is labeled as Chicken 

& Gnocchi, but will contain vegetable 

minestrone, which is dark red.

ITEM UPC:  

747479400015

BEST-BY DATE: 

NOV 15 2024 EST 251 Code Date 

2320 MDV 046030Z009 

*Only soup with Code Date 2320 MDV 

046030Z009 is part of the recall.

4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES: 

*RECALLED SOUP JAR CONTAIN VEGETABLE MINESTRONE, WHICH IS DARK RED *CORRECT CHICKEN & GNOCCHI LABEL (NOT PART OF RECALL)

 Figure 1: Improperly Labeled Soup Jar Figure 2: Correctly Labeled Soup Jar
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Figure 3: Location of code date

*Immediately discontinue use/sale of products and place on medical hold. Contact your supplier for disposition instructions.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION. Consumers who have purchased jars of the recalled product 

are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions 

may contact the company at 1-800-466-3623, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Eastern 

Time.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS)

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d).

b. Navy:

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c).
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2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 2021-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure:

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number:

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 

f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product:

h) Amount of credit due: 

d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

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you no longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe. 

8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-2678/DSN: 312-444-2678, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

MARIVIC J. BROWN

Chief Warrant Officer Four, U.S. Army 

Consumer Safety Officer