The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1284-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

Target Recalls Lean Cuisine Macaroni and Cheese Due to Temperature Issues

Target is recalling Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese sold in Hawaii because a shipping container was not held at the proper temperature, which could allow contamination.

What this means for you

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 the hazard involves potential contamination due to temperature abuse without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Target Corporation is recalling 2,652 retail units of Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese (10 oz). The recall involves products with UPC 13800188052 and Target item number 270-2-1277.

The recall was initiated because a shipping container traveling from California to Hawaii was not held at the proper temperature. This temperature failure could cause the food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The affected products were purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, Hawaii, between March 23 and March 27, 2018. Consumers who purchased these items should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the store for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese 10oz UPC: 13800188052 Target item number: 270-2-1277
Manufacturer
Target Corporation
Category
Food — Frozen Foods
Hazard
Affected units
2,652

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 (4)

  • All product purchased at Target store T2780
  • Honolulu
  • HI from March 23 through March 27
  • 2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 199 recalled by Target Corporation 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.

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