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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0503-2022·Announced 2022-01-12

Macaroni & Cheese Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen

Sandridge Food Corporation is recalling Macaroni & Cheese (Macarrones con Queso) distributed to restaurants and a hotel in Texas because the product contains egg but does not declare this allergen on the label.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared Egg Allergen"

Plain-English summary

Sandridge Food Corporation is recalling Macaroni & Cheese, sold as Macarrones con Queso in 3–5 lb pouches, with a net weight of 240 oz (15 lb / 6.80 kg. The product was distributed by Gordon Food Service and shipped to a Gordon Food Service location in Texas, which then distributed it to 3 restaurants and a hotel.

The recall is due to the presence of undeclared egg in the product. Egg is a major food allergen, and consumers with egg allergies who consume this product without knowing it contains egg face the risk of allergic reaction.

Affected units bear the Best By date 01/11/2022. The product is distributed to commercial food service establishments. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Macaroni & Cheese, Macarrones con Queso; 3-5 lb pouches/bolsas, NET WT/PESO NETO 240 OZ (15 LB) 6.80 kg; distributed by Gordon Food Service, Reorder No. 540061, Vendor Item # 4357505, Perishable. Keep Refrigerated. Perecedero. Mantener Refrigerado.
Affected units
24

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 01/11/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Sandridge Food Corporation

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