The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0751-2024·Announced 2024-01-24

Cleveland's Own Macaroni Salad Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Cleveland's Own Macaroni Salad sold in 5-pound and 10-pound containers is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity of Severe. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen, though no illnesses have been reported and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Herold Salads, Inc. is recalling Cleveland's Own Macaroni Salad (Elbow) packaged in 5-pound and 10-pound plastic containers due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 270 pounds of product distributed to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

The affected product has the following lot codes and expiration dates: 3103012801 (12/09/23), 311062801 (12/16/23), 311132801 (12/23/23), and 312052801 (01/14/24). Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, and immunocompromised individuals.

Consumers who have purchased Cleveland's Own Macaroni Salad with any of these lot codes should not consume the product. Discard it or return it to the point of purchase. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Cleveland's Own - Macaroni Salad (Elbow) - packaged in 5lb and 10lb plastic containers
Manufacturer
Herold Salads, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

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 (6)

  • Code 4 Expiration: 12/09/23. 12/16/23
  • 12/23/23
  • 01/14/24 Lot Code: 3103012801
  • 311062801
  • 311132801
  • 312052801

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.