The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0572-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse

Ben E Keith Foods recalls approximately 1,721 cases of frozen and refrigerated food products due to temperature abuse during distribution to food services.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Temperature abuse of frozen and refrigerated foods presents a potential foodborne illness risk, but no confirmed cases have been identified. This is a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Ben E Keith Foods, Fort Worth, is recalling approximately 1,721 cases of frozen and refrigerated food products due to temperature abuse. A food trailer holding various types and brands of frozen and refrigerated foods experienced improper temperature conditions during transport.

The affected products were distributed to food service operations. Food service operators who received these products should verify product integrity and implement appropriate food safety measures.

Those with health concerns should consult a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
MILK HOMO GALLON
Affected units
1,721

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)

  • unknown

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Ben E Keith Foods - Fort Worth 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 8 products in this recall →

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