The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0615-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

Cre 8 It Stuffing Recalled Due to Temperature Control Issues

Cre 8 It, Inc. is recalling stuffing mix after a complaint of sour taste indicated a storage thermometer error.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential temperature control issue leading to a sour taste complaint, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Cre 8 It, Inc. is recalling its Stuffing product, packaged in covered aluminum foil pans with a net weight of 2/4 lb. (3.63kg) per case. The recall involves 683 cases distributed in Minnesota. Affected products have expiration dates of 12/4, 12/7, 12/9, 12/11, and 12/14.

The recall was initiated after the company received a complaint regarding a sour taste in the product. Upon investigation, the firm determined that the thermometer in the storage trailer was reading 4 degrees off, suggesting a potential temperature control issue during storage.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their expiration dates and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund if they have the affected items.

The recalled product

Product
Cre 8 It, Inc. Stuffing, 011951311916 in covered aluminum foil pans. Net Weight 2/4 lb. (3.63kg) containers per shipping case
Manufacturer
Cre 8 It, Inc.
Affected units
683

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 (5)

  • Expiration dates of 12/4
  • 12/7
  • 12/9
  • 12/11
  • 12/14

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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