Reese Bearnaise Sauce Recalled for Compromised Vacuum Seal and Product Expansion
World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Bearnaise Sauce in 7.5 oz glass jars due to compromised vacuum seals and product expansion that may allow microorganism growth.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. The hazard involves compromised vacuum seals and product expansion which may lead to microorganism growth, representing a significant risk of foodborne illness consistent with the 'Severe' criteria for Class II recalls with potential for serious health consequences.
Plain-English summary
World Finer Foods, Inc. is recalling Reese Bearnaise Sauce packaged in 7.5 oz glass jars (UPC: 7067060109). The recall involves 653 cases, with 12 packages per case. The affected product has a best-by date of 11/13/2022.
The recall was initiated due to reports of compromised vacuum seals and product expansion. These conditions may lead to the growth of microorganisms. The product was distributed to distribution centers in Colorado, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Maine, Michigan, Indiana, South Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Texas, and California.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best-by date. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Reese Bearnaise Sauce packaged in glass jars 7.5 oz UPC: 7067060109
- Manufacturer
- World Finer Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Sauces / Condiments
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Best by 11/13/2022
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by World Finer Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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