The Amy's Soup Recall and a Broader Failure of Public Health Policy The voluntary recall of 184,000 cans of soup by Amy's Kitchen across 27 states due to manufacturing defects that could lead to spoilage has raised questions about the effectiveness of public health policy.
This Class II issue, as classified by the FDA, is a symptom of a larger problem: an under resourced and often ineffective food safety system. The response to this recall contrasts sharply with other recent outbreaks.
In 2026, four separate cyclosporiasis outbreaks have occurred across the country, including one tied to Taylor Farms' iceberg lettuce.