# Major Recall Alert: Chicken Thai Soup, Coconut Chicken Thai Soup, Lime Crema, Thai Chicken Soup Recalled Due to Risk of Wood Pieces
Consumers in Canada are urged to check their cupboards and refrigerators as a concerning food recall impacts multiple soup and sauce products. Various brands, including Co-op Gold, From Our Chefs, Longo’s, and Longo’s Signature, have issued recalls for products like Chicken Thai Soup, Coconut Chicken Thai Soup, Lime Crema, and Thai Chicken Soup due to the unsettling presence of wood pieces in the items. Here's everything you need to know to protect your health and ensure you're not consuming these unsafe products.
## Why This Recall is Important
Food recalls are issued to protect the public from serious health risks. In this particular case, the discovery of wood fragments poses a significant safety hazard. These foreign objects can cause choking, injury to the mouth or digestive tract, or may even lead to infections if swallowed.
Foreign contaminants, like wood pieces, are categorized as a high-priority safety risk, and such recalls are not uncommon but should never be ignored. When it comes to your food, vigilance is key. As this recall involves multiple product lines under well-known brands, it’s essential to act swiftly to ensure you aren’t affected.
## Details of the Recall
Several popular products are being pulled from store shelves for safety reasons. Below are the specifics you need to know about this recall:
- **Category:** Soup and Sauce
- **Brands Affected:**
- Co-op Gold
- From Our Chefs
- Longo’s
- Longo’s Signature
- None
- **Products Included:**
- Chicken Thai Soup
- Coconut Chicken Thai Soup
- Lime Crema
- Thai Chicken Soup
- **Reason for Recall:** Potential contamination with wood pieces.
This recall was officially announced on **October 15, 2023**. Affected products may still be on store shelves or in your pantry, so check packaging thoroughly. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the [official recall page](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-soup-and-sauce-recalled-due-pieces-wood).
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased any of the recalled soups or sauces outlined above, take the following precautions immediately:
- **Check your pantry:** Identify if you have any of the affected products.
- **Do not consume:** If you suspect contamination, do not eat the product under any circumstances.
- **Dispose of properly:** Safely discard the product to prevent accidental consumption.
- **Return it:** Some stores may accept returns for a refund.
- **Stay informed:** Regularly monitor updates from reliable agencies like the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
If you or a family member has already consumed these products and experienced symptoms like choking, cuts in the mouth, or gastrointestinal discomfort, seek medical attention promptly.
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For more details on this soup and sauce recall, visit the [official notice](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-soup-and-sauce-recalled-due-pieces-wood) published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Stay informed, stay safe!