The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0278-2021·Announced 2021-02-17

Reese Hollandaise Sauce Recalled Due to Compromised Vacuum Seals

World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Hollandaise 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. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall is assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the potential for microbial growth in a ready-to-eat food product.

Plain-English summary

World Finer Foods, Inc. is recalling Reese Hollandaise Sauce packaged in 7.5 oz glass jars. The recall involves 1,600 cases, with 12 packages per case. The product is identified by the UPC 7067060108 and has a best-by date of 11/16/2022.

The recall was initiated due to reports of compromised vacuum seals and product expansion. These conditions may lead to the growth of microorganisms. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The product was distributed to distribution centers in Colorado, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Maine, Michigan, Indiana, South Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Texas, and California. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Reese Hollandaise Sauce packaged in glass jars 7.5 oz UPC: 7067060108

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 11/16/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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